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Ralston

Oklahoma · 277 residents (2025 est.) · 0.461 sq mi
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Ralston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−8%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:277 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2403183974765541990201020202024Ralston
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,969
+70%since 2000
from $16,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+32%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+9%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(296)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(228)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other29%(95)
Diversity Score54.1%(177)
Diversity Score
54
+1218%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Oklahoma?

Ralston, Oklahoma has about 328 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ralston, Oklahoma earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralston, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ralston, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Ralston, Oklahoma?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ralston, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralston, Oklahoma?

About 19.5% of people in Ralston, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ralston, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ralston, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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