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Rocky Ford

Oklahoma · 290 residents · 6.926 sq mi
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Rocky Ford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 230 residents. 19% 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 $150,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+383%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+383%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+56%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
10861632393162000201020202024Rocky Ford
2024290
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,008
+72%since 2000
from $17,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−43%since 2010
from 0.565 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(3)
Other51%(148)
Diversity Score63.7%(185)
Diversity Score
64
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 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
3.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.8%
−52.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+34.7 ptssince 2016
from 60.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma?

Rocky Ford, Oklahoma has about 290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Ford, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rocky Ford, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $150,000.

How educated are people in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma?

About 5.5% of people in Rocky Ford, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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