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Rocky Mountain

Oklahoma · 420 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 $26,591. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,500. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
−6%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+24%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3123904685466242000201020202024Rocky Mountain
2024532
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,591
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,411
+38%since 2000
from $9,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−61.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other47.7%(200)
Diversity Score62.7%(263)
Diversity Score
63
+1408%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma has about 420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma earns about $26,591 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

About 14.1% 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 26.8% of people in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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