Rocky Mountain, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 532, Rocky Mountain'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

Rocky Mountain is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Adair County. The total population is 532. It ranks as the 348th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rocky Mountain is 37.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, Rocky Mountain has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rocky Mountain is $52,500. This is 19% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Rocky Mountain is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Mountain is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.6%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rocky Mountain, 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.