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Oklahoma · 247 residents (2025 est.) · 0.492 sq mi
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Roosevelt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−24%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:247 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1912292683063441990201020202024Roosevelt
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,359
+72%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−12%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(233)
Black2.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(171)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(8)
Diversity Score41.7%(89)
Diversity Score
42
+33%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roosevelt, Oklahoma?

Roosevelt, Oklahoma has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roosevelt, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Roosevelt, Oklahoma earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roosevelt, Oklahoma expensive?

In Roosevelt, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Roosevelt, Oklahoma?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Roosevelt, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roosevelt, Oklahoma?

About 21.3% of people in Roosevelt, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roosevelt, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Roosevelt, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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