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Roland

Oklahoma · 3,169 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 $34,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,169
+12%since 2000
from 2,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Roland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,679
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,691
+17%since 2000
from $13,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,069)
Black4.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(88)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(628)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(2,243)
Black5.1%(163)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(134)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other23.8%(754)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,906)
Diversity Score
60
+172%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roland, Oklahoma?

Roland, Oklahoma has about 3,169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roland, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Roland, Oklahoma earns about $34,679 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 $87,400, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Roland, Oklahoma?

About 1.9% 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 19.3% 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 688 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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