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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Roland

Oklahoma · 2,842 residents · 2.997 sq mi
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Roland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,015. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,300. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,842
+15%since 1990
from 2,481 in 1990
1990 – 2025
948 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 828 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+13%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Roland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,015
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,195 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,410
+51%since 1990
from $8,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.1
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,027)
Black4.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,039)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,069)
Black4.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(88)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score22.1%(628)
22
−47%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−37%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Roland, Oklahoma?

Roland, Oklahoma has about 2,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Roland, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Roland, Oklahoma earns about $29,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roland, Oklahoma expensive?

In Roland, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Roland, Oklahoma?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roland, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roland, Oklahoma?

About 20.9% of people in Roland, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roland, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Roland, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 361 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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