River Bottom, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 244, River Bottom's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

River Bottom is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Muskogee County. The total population is 244. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in River Bottom is 34.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 32.0% of the population under 18, River Bottom has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in River Bottom is $49,375. This is 24% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in River Bottom, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, River Bottom is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in River Bottom is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for River Bottom, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.