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Rosston

Oklahoma · 50 residents (2025 est.) · 0.274 sq mi
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Rosston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 79.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−12%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
−25%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952851181511990201020202024Rosston
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,684
+46%since 2000
from $7,297 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
79.3%
+68.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
−54%since 2010
from 0.553 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing59.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction59.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
57.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
+42.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.5%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.4%(22)
Diversity Score
38
+62%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2012
from 45.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2016
from 36.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.4%
+22.9 ptssince 2016
from 57.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosston, Oklahoma?

Rosston, Oklahoma has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosston, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rosston, Oklahoma earns about $55,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rosston, Oklahoma?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rosston, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosston, Oklahoma?

About 79.3% of people in Rosston, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosston, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosston, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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