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Rattan

Oklahoma · 280 residents (2025 est.) · 3.954 sq mi
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Rattan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $79,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+14%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−17%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2332572823073311990201020202024Rattan
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,185
+105%since 2000
from $11,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+6%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(20)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other24.1%(66)
Diversity Score58.9%(161)
Diversity Score
59
+709%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rattan, Oklahoma?

Rattan, Oklahoma has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rattan, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rattan, Oklahoma earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rattan, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rattan, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Rattan, Oklahoma?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rattan, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rattan, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% of people in Rattan, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rattan, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Rattan, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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