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Rocky Mountain

Oklahoma · 471 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 $37,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,900. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+5%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+25%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3123904685466242000201020202024Rocky Mountain
2024532
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,418
+110%since 2000
from $9,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other67.7%(319)
Diversity Score58.8%(277)
Diversity Score
59
+1313%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.2%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma has about 471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma earns about $37,250 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 $101,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma?

About 17.6% 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 29.8% of people in Rocky Mountain, 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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