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Ralston

Oklahoma · 266 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Ralston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,281. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $29,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−25%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2403183974765541990201020202024Ralston
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,281
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,734
+14%since 2000
from $16,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−24%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(60)
Diversity Score49.3%(131)
Diversity Score
49
+1100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Oklahoma?

Ralston, Oklahoma has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ralston, Oklahoma earns about $48,281 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 $29,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Ralston, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% 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 17.9% 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 127 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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