Okolona, MS Map & Demographics
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Okolona Overview
$18,708
PER CAPITA INCOME
$35,179
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$27,278
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,597
TOTAL POPULATION
1,051
MALE POPULATION
1,546
FEMALE POPULATION
67.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
147.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
899
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Okolona Zip Codes
Okolona Area Codes
Income in Okolona
Income Overview in Okolona
Per Capita Income in Okolona is $18,708, while median incomes of families and households are $35,179 and $27,278 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,597 | $18,708 |
| Median Family Income | 665 | $35,179 |
| Mean Family Income | 665 | $48,944 |
| Median Household Income | 1,111 | $27,278 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,111 | $41,393 |
| Income Deficit | 665 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,597 | 15.55% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,597 | 84.45¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,597 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Okolona
Average Earnings in Okolona are $31,341, $34,899 for men and $29,473 for women, a difference of 15.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 417 (46.8%) | $34,899 |
| Female | 475 (53.2%) | $29,473 |
| Total | 892 (100.0%) | $31,341 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Okolona
The most common earnings brackets in Okolona are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (63 | 15.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (73 | 15.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 21 (5.0%) | 29 (6.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 9 (2.2%) | 17 (3.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 15 (3.6%) | 46 (9.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 9 (2.2%) | 17 (3.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (4.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 23 (5.5%) | 31 (6.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 33 (7.9%) | 16 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 63 (15.1%) | 73 (15.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 37 (8.9%) | 61 (12.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 22 (5.3%) | 60 (12.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 10 (2.4%) | 40 (8.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 44 (10.5%) | 54 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 15 (3.6%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 47 (11.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 32 (7.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 31 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 6 (1.4%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Total | 417 (100.0%) | 475 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Okolona
Average earnings in Okolona are $35,547 for men and $29,648 for women, a difference of 16.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $36,042, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,669. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,309, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,442.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $32,669 | $29,566 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $36,042 | $21,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $35,547 | $29,648 |
Family Income in Okolona
Family Income Brackets in Okolona
According to the Okolona family income data, there are 140 families falling into the $10,000 to $14,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 62 | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 140 | 21.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 65 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 65 | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 102 | 15.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 58 | 8.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 102 | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 39 | 5.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 3.3% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 1.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Okolona
2-person families (248 | 37.3%) account for the highest median family income in Okolona with $44,375 per family, while 2-person families (248 | 37.3%) have the highest median income of $22,188 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 248 (37.3%) | $44,375 |
| 3-Person Families | 227 (34.1%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 117 (17.6%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 29 (4.4%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 44 (6.6%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 665 (100.0%) | $35,179 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Okolona
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 252 (37.9%) | $14,056 |
| 1 Earner | 235 (35.3%) | $37,773 |
| 2 Earners | 161 (24.2%) | $86,382 |
| 3+ Earners | 17 (2.6%) | $0 |
| Total | 665 (100.0%) | $35,179 |
Household Income in Okolona
Household Income Brackets in Okolona
With 243 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Okolona, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 143 | 12.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 243 | 21.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 113 | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 121 | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 178 | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 121 | 10.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 116 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 39 | 3.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28 | 2.5% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 0.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Okolona
The median household income in Okolona is $27,278, with the highest median household income of $38,140 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 417 households (37.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (1.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 14 (1.3%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 417 (37.5%) | $38,140 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 300 (27.0%) | $28,214 |
| 65+ Years | 380 (34.2%) | $22,143 |
| Total | 1,111 (100.0%) | $27,278 |
Poverty in Okolona
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona
With 25.6% poverty level for males and 43.6% for females among the residents of Okolona, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (100.0%) and 75 females (86.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 26 (42.6%) | 75 (86.2%) |
| 5 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 87 (59.2%) | 78 (64.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 13 (26.5%) | 78 (65.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (63.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (20.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 53 (44.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 29 (21.2%) | 159 (61.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 25 (20.3%) | 32 (23.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (31.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6 (8.8%) | 26 (20.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 14 (15.2%) | 67 (44.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1 (2.4%) | 59 (31.6%) |
| Total | 259 (25.6%) | 656 (43.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Okolona
According to the poverty statistics in Okolona, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 35 (57.4%) | 12 (13.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 60 (40.8%) | 43 (35.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 36 (73.5%) | 42 (35.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (36.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 35 (79.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 67 (55.8%) | 67 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 108 (78.8%) | 99 (38.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 98 (79.7%) | 103 (76.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 110 (100.0%) | 129 (68.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 62 (91.2%) | 100 (79.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (84.8%) | 84 (55.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (97.6%) | 128 (68.4%) |
| Total | 751 (74.4%) | 850 (56.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Okolona
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Okolona show that 6.8% or 16 of the total 235 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 23.5%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 52 (76.5%) | 16 (23.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 219 (93.2%) | 16 (6.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Okolona
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 147 (70.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (53.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 208 (57.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Okolona
The poverty data for Okolona shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 208 of the single-parent households (48.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (23.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16 (23.5%) | 147 (68.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (53.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Total | 16 (6.8%) | 208 (48.4%) |
Race in Okolona
The most populous races in Okolona are Black / African American (2,112 | 81.3%), White / Caucasian (463 | 17.8%), and Two or more Races (22 | 0.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 2,112 | 81.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 463 | 17.8% |
| Two or more Races | 22 | 0.9% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,597 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Okolona
The most populous ancestries reported in Okolona are American (242 | 9.3%), English (54 | 2.1%), African (35 | 1.3%), Subsaharan African (35 | 1.3%), and Irish (32 | 1.2%), together accounting for 15.3% of all Okolona residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 35 | 1.3% |
| American | 242 | 9.3% |
| Austrian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.2% |
| English | 54 | 2.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 32 | 1.2% |
| Italian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 10 | 0.4% |
| Slovak | 1 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 35 | 1.3% |
| Swedish | 1 | 0.0% | View All 14 Rows |
Immigrants in Okolona
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Okolona
Sex and Age in Okolona
The most populous age groups in Okolona are 10 to 14 Years (143 | 13.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (179 | 11.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 61 (5.8%) | 87 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 58 (5.5%) | 62 (4.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 143 (13.6%) | 179 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 90 (8.6%) | 66 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 87 (8.3%) | 67 (4.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 67 (6.4%) | 163 (10.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 70 (6.7%) | 95 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 70 (6.7%) | 88 (5.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 53 (5.0%) | 47 (3.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 28 (2.7%) | 89 (5.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 82 (7.8%) | 99 (6.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 54 (5.1%) | 46 (3.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 40 (3.8%) | 80 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 60 (5.7%) | 72 (4.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 32 (3.0%) | 119 (7.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 30 (2.9%) | 56 (3.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 17 (1.6%) | 92 (5.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 9 (0.9%) | 39 (2.5%) |
| Total | 1,051 (100.0%) | 1,546 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Okolona
Median Family Size in Okolona
The median family size in Okolona is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (363 | 54.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.18 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 235 (35.3%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 67 (10.1%) | 2.18 |
| Single Female/Mother | 363 (54.6%) | 3.08 |
| Total Families | 665 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Median Household Size in Okolona
The median household size in Okolona is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (363 | 32.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (446 | 40.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 235 (21.1%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 67 (6.0%) | 2.18 |
| Single Female/Mother | 363 (32.7%) | 3.26 |
| Non-family | 446 (40.1%) | 1.05 |
| Total Households | 1,111 (100.0%) | 2.26 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Okolona
Out of a total of 1,111 households in Okolona, 665 (59.9%) are family households, while 446 (40.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 248, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 430.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 430 (38.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 248 (22.3%) | 16 (1.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 177 (15.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 167 (15.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 29 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 20 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 24 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 665 (59.9%) | 446 (40.1%) |
Female Fertility in Okolona
Fertility by Age in Okolona
Average fertility rate in Okolona is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 35 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 35 (100.0%) | 55.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Okolona
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Okolona
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 24 (68.6%) | 93.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 11 (31.4%) | 46.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 35 (100.0%) | 55.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Okolona
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Okolona
Employment by Class of Employer in Okolona
Among the 816 employed individuals in Okolona, private company employees (638 | 78.2%), not-for-profit organizations (79 | 9.7%), and local government employees (31 | 3.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 638 | 78.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 19 | 2.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 18 | 2.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 79 | 9.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 31 | 3.8% |
| State Government Employees | 29 | 3.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 2 | 0.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 816 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Okolona
According to the labor force statistics for Okolona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,985), 45.3% or 899 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 60 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.8% or 229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.5% or 31 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 12 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 87 (56.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 111 (48.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 85 (51.5%) | 31 (36.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 229 (88.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 246 (82.6%) | 29 (11.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 65 (65.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 22 (18.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (14.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 899 (45.3%) | 60 (6.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Okolona
According to labor force statistics for Okolona, 64.7% of individuals (758) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,171) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 60 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 105 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.0% or 55 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 73 (42.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 460 (75.2%) | 73 (12.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 120 (44.6%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 105 (89.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 758 (64.7%) | 93 (7.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Okolona
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Okolona are Management (60 | 7.1%), Community & Social Service (59 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (37 | 4.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (30 | 3.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (18 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Okolona, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.0%), and Community & Social Service (62.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 24 (40.0%) | 36 (60.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 22 (37.3%) | 37 (62.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 9 (30.0%) | 21 (70.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 78 (44.8%) | 96 (55.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Okolona are Healthcare Support (126 | 15.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (71 | 8.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (19 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (12 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Okolona, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (92.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 9 (7.1%) | 117 (92.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 16 (76.2%) | 5 (23.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 37 (14.9%) | 212 (85.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Okolona are Sales & Related (66 | 7.9%), and Office & Administration (48 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 31 (47.0%) | 35 (53.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 9 (18.8%) | 39 (81.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 40 (35.1%) | 74 (64.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Okolona are Construction & Extraction (30 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Okolona are Production (160 | 19.1%), Material Moving (85 | 10.1%), and Transportation (21 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 97 (60.6%) | 63 (39.4%) |
| Transportation | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 61 (71.8%) | 24 (28.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 179 (67.3%) | 87 (32.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Okolona
Employment Industries in Okolona
The major employment industries in Okolona include Health Care & Social Assistance (242 | 28.8%), Manufacturing (180 | 21.4%), Retail Trade (103 | 12.3%), Administrative & Support (60 | 7.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (49 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Okolona
The Okolona industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (89.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 90 (50.0%) | 90 (50.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 40 (38.8%) | 63 (61.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 (58.8%) | 7 (41.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 6 (21.4%) | 22 (78.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 47 (19.4%) | 195 (80.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 5 (10.2%) | 44 (89.8%) |
| Public Administration | 12 (38.7%) | 19 (61.3%) |
| Total | 370 (44.1%) | 469 (55.9%) |
Education in Okolona
School Enrollment in Okolona
The most common levels of schooling among the 654 students in Okolona are middle school (185 | 28.3%), elementary school (163 | 24.9%), and high school (138 | 21.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 5 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 2.0% |
| Elementary School | 163 | 24.9% |
| Middle School | 185 | 28.3% |
| High School | 138 | 21.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 110 | 16.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 40 | 6.1% |
| Total | 654 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Okolona
Out of a total of 654 students who are enrolled in schools in Okolona, 44 (6.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 610 (93.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 109 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 109 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 264 (94.6%) | 15 (5.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 87 (75.0%) | 29 (25.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 610 (93.3%) | 44 (6.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Okolona
Business (47 | 26.0%), education (41 | 22.7%), psychology (35 | 19.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (31 | 17.1%), and communications (13 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 181 individuals in Okolona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 31 | 17.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 1 | 0.5% |
| Psychology | 35 | 19.3% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 5 | 2.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Business | 47 | 26.0% |
| Education | 41 | 22.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 8 | 4.4% |
| Communications | 13 | 7.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 181 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Okolona
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Okolona
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Okolona are males with 2 vehicles (177, accounting for 49.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (141, making up 38.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 50 (14.1%) | 34 (7.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 55 (15.5%) | 181 (39.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 177 (49.9%) | 141 (30.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 42 (11.8%) | 44 (9.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 25 (7.0%) | 15 (3.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 6 (1.7%) | 46 (10.0%) |
| Total | 355 (100.0%) | 461 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Okolona
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Okolona are 30 to 34 minutes (175 commuters, 21.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (139 commuters, 17.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (105 commuters, 13.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 32 | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 105 | 13.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 96 | 12.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 15 | 1.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 139 | 17.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 72 | 9.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 175 | 21.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 38 | 4.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 7 | 0.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 88 | 11.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 36 | 4.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Okolona
The most common commute times in Okolona are 30 to 34 minutes (78 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (102 commuters, 22.1%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 15 (4.4%) | 17 (3.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 54 (15.8%) | 51 (11.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 28 (8.2%) | 68 (14.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 6 (1.8%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 37 (10.8%) | 102 (22.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 44 (12.9%) | 28 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 78 (22.8%) | 97 (21.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 28 (8.2%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 52 (15.2%) | 36 (7.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (7.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Okolona
The most frequent times of departure to work in Okolona are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (105, 30.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (99, 21.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 25 (7.3%) | 45 (9.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 32 (9.4%) | 34 (7.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 11 (3.2%) | 37 (8.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (6.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 98 (28.6%) | 52 (11.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 105 (30.7%) | 99 (21.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (5.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 21 (6.1%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 19 (5.6%) | 21 (4.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (11.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 31 (9.1%) | 36 (7.8%) |
| Total | 342 (100.0%) | 461 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Okolona
Occupancy by Ownership in Okolona
Of the total 1,111 dwellings in Okolona, owner-occupied units account for 546 (49.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 565 (50.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 546 | 49.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 565 | 50.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Okolona
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 430 | 38.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 264 | 23.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 177 | 15.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 240 | 21.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Okolona
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 306 (71.2%) | 124 (28.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 125 (47.3%) | 139 (52.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 35 (19.8%) | 142 (80.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 80 (33.3%) | 160 (66.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 546 (49.1%) | 565 (50.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Okolona
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 60 (34.7%) | 113 (65.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 229 (45.6%) | 273 (54.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 180 (51.3%) | 171 (48.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 77 (90.6%) | 8 (9.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Okolona
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 266 | 23.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 165 | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 168 | 15.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 132 | 11.9% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 187 | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 157 | 14.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 36 | 3.2% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Okolona
Median Income by Occupancy in Okolona
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 546 (49.1%) | $36,667 |
| Renter-Occupied | 565 (50.9%) | $22,708 |
| Average | 1,111 (100.0%) | $27,278 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Okolona
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 56 (10.3%) | 50 (8.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 17 (3.1%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 80 (14.6%) | 163 (28.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 24 (4.4%) | 13 (2.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 34 (6.2%) | 42 (7.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 54 (9.9%) | 67 (11.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 80 (14.6%) | 98 (17.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 97 (17.8%) | 24 (4.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 68 (12.4%) | 47 (8.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17 (3.1%) | 22 (3.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 19 (3.5%) | 19 (3.4%) |
| Total | 546 (100.0%) | 565 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Okolona
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 103 (18.9%) | 24 (4.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 177 (32.4%) | 236 (41.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 175 (32.1%) | 168 (29.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 56 (10.3%) | 89 (15.8%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 27 (5.0%) | 17 (3.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 8 (1.5%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 546 (100.0%) | 565 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Okolona
Housing Structures in Okolona
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 731 | 65.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 31 | 2.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 165 | 14.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 5 | 0.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 13 | 1.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 48 | 4.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 118 | 10.6% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Okolona
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 502 (68.7%) | 229 (31.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 165 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 44 (37.3%) | 74 (62.7%) |
| Total | 546 (49.1%) | 565 (50.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Okolona
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 5 (0.9%) | 60 (10.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 247 (45.2%) | 341 (60.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 213 (39.0%) | 148 (26.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 81 (14.8%) | 16 (2.8%) |
| Total | 546 (100.0%) | 565 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Okolona
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 259 (47.4%) | 332 (58.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 17 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 270 (49.4%) | 205 (36.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (5.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 546 (100.0%) | 565 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Okolona
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 85 (15.6%) | 99 (17.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 186 (34.1%) | 207 (36.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 177 (32.4%) | 225 (39.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 98 (17.9%) | 34 (6.0%) |
| Total | 546 (100.0%) | 565 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Okolona
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Okolona
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 364 | 182 |
| Median Property Value | $70,700 | $86,100 |
| Median Household Income | $25,372 | $1 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $343 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $817 | $69 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Okolona
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 109 (29.9%) | 21 (11.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 148 (40.7%) | 104 (57.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 107 (29.4%) | 57 (31.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 364 (100.0%) | 182 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Okolona
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 62 (17.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 113 (31.0%) | 11 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 47 (12.9%) | 25 (13.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 49 (13.5%) | 7 (3.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 39 (10.7%) | 31 (17.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 36 (9.9%) | 58 (31.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (17.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 18 (5.0%) | 17 (9.3%) |
| Total | 364 (100.0%) | 182 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Okolona
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 136 (37.4%) | 54,625 (30,013.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 17 (4.7%) | 109 (59.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 83 (22.8%) | 28 (15.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 119 (32.7%) | 20 (11.0%) |
| Total | 364 (100.0%) | 182 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Okolona
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 91 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 87 (23.9%) | 73 (40.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 13 (3.6%) | 14 (7.7%) |
| Total | 364 (100.0%) | 182 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Okolona
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 153 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 555 (96.2%) | 22 (3.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 133 (55.2%) | 108 (44.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 280 (86.4%) | 44 (13.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 215 (83.3%) | 43 (16.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 266 (89.3%) | 32 (10.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 165 (85.1%) | 29 (14.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 243 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 228 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,238 (88.9%) | 278 (11.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Okolona
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 153 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 555 (96.2%) | 22 (3.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 133 (55.2%) | 108 (44.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Okolona
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 776 (86.2%) | 124 (13.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 597 (86.2%) | 96 (13.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 333 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 288 (85.7%) | 48 (14.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 244 (96.1%) | 10 (3.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okolona
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 144 (94.1%) | 9 (5.9%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 385 (66.7%) | 208 (36.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 133 (55.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 216 (66.7%) | 79 (24.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 19 (7.4%) | 206 (79.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 56 (18.8%) | 210 (70.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 74 (38.1%) | 97 (50.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 243 (100.0%) | 73 (30.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 227 (99.6%) | 102 (44.7%) |
| Total | 1,364 (54.2%) | 1,117 (44.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Okolona
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 33 (10.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 51 (16.9%) | 32 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (37.0%) | 47 (31.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (75.6%) | 101 (54.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Okolona
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (23.9%) | 23 (15.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (75.6%) | 48 (25.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (5.7%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (15.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (73.2%) | 53 (28.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 18 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.0%) | 21 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (5.4%) | 11 (7.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (36.6%) | 23 (12.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (3.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 24 (8.0%) | 11 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 16 (17.4%) | 29 (19.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 23 (56.1%) | 101 (54.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 15 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (19.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (36.6%) | 9 (4.8%) |
Technology Access in Okolona
Computing Device Access in Okolona
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 576 | 51.8% |
| Smartphone | 730 | 65.7% |
| Tablet | 378 | 34.0% |
| No Computing Device | 256 | 23.0% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Okolona
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 582 | 52.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 171 | 15.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 187 | 16.8% |
| No Internet | 298 | 26.8% |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% |
Okolona Summary
Okolona is a city located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 3,919 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chickasaw County.
History
Okolona was founded in 1837 and named after the Choctaw word for "black bear". The city was incorporated in 1845 and was the first county seat of Chickasaw County. The city was a major railroad hub in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was home to several cotton mills.
Geography
Okolona is located at 33°45'25" North, 88°37'45" West (33.756944, -88.629167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all land.
Economy
Okolona's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several poultry processing plants, as well as a number of small businesses. The city is also home to a number of industrial parks, which provide jobs for many of the city's residents.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,919 people, 1,541 households, and 1,039 families residing in the city. The population density was 756.3 people per square mile (291.9/km2). There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 331.2 per square mile (127.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.45% White, 41.17% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.
There were 1,541 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,917, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $19,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,917. About 24.2% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.7% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Okolona?
Per Capita income in Okolona is $18,708.
What is the Median Family Income in Okolona?
Median Family Income in Okolona is $35,179.
What is the Median Household income in Okolona?
Median Household Income in Okolona is $27,278.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Okolona?
Income or Wage Gap in Okolona is 15.5%.
Women in Okolona earn 84.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Okolona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Okolona is 0.49.
What is the Total Population of Okolona?
Total Population of Okolona is 2,597.
What is the Total Male Population of Okolona?
Total Male Population of Okolona is 1,051.
What is the Total Female Population of Okolona?
Total Female Population of Okolona is 1,546.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Okolona?
There are 67.98 Males per 100 Females in Okolona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Okolona?
There are 147.10 Females per 100 Males in Okolona.
What is the Median Population Age in Okolona?
Median Population Age in Okolona is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Okolona
Average Family Size in Okolona is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Okolona
Average Household Size in Okolona is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Okolona?
There are 899 People in the Labor Forcein in Okolona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Okolona?
45.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Okolona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Okolona?
Unemployment Rate in Okolona is 6.7%.