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Roger Mills County

Oklahoma · 3,442 residents · 1,141.135 sq mi
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Roger Mills County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,653. 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 $131,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,442
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Roger Mills County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,653
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,144
+109%since 2000
from $16,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing10.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+40%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,100)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(91)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(268)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,860)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(256)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other9.8%(338)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,305)
Diversity Score
38
+386%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma has about 3,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma earns about $54,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roger Mills County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roger Mills County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 705 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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