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Rocky Mountain

Oklahoma · 532 residents · 15.251 sq mi
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Rocky Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+19%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+14%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3123904685466242000201020202024Rocky Mountain
2024532
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,019
+157%since 2000
from $9,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−3%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(175)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.4%(353)
Diversity Score58.1%(309)
Diversity Score
58
+1298%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+21.4 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
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.0%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 37.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma has about 532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $153,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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