Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Roger Mills County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 87% of counties in Oklahoma
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 74% of counties in Oklahoma
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,359 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.9 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.31% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,416 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Roger Mills County grew by 1.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 3,359 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Roger Mills County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 20.8% of residents. That is 3.9 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 605 18.0% -4.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 611 18.2% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 688 20.5% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 698 20.8% +3.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Roger Mills County and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 50.2% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Roger Mills County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,290 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.22% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Roger Mills County is about 1% higher than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,500 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $794 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.1% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Roger Mills County is about 11.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $794 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Roger Mills County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.9 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,632 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,884 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 237 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Roger Mills County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Roger Mills County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Roger Mills County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Roger Mills County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.6% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Roger Mills County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Roger Mills County, OK compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Mills County, OK | 3,359 | $66,290 #1/3 | $112,500 #2/3 | 17.9 min #3/3 |
| Beckham County, OK | 22,144 | $55,228 | $109,120 | 10.9 min |
| Custer County, OK | 28,259 | $59,732 | $170,832 | 12.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.
How many people live in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
About 3,359 people live in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, in 1,416 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
Averaged over its land area, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 3% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Roger Mills County, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($112,500 against $66,290), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $794 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma have a college degree?
22.8% of adults in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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