Roosevelt: Demographics & People
Roosevelt's population stands at 213 people, in 80 households. Population shrank 1.4% from 216 (2022) to 213 (2024). Median age 44.2 years. (1.8y older than Kiowa County; 9.0y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 14% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.37). 72% of households are family-led. County is gaining 192 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 1.4% from 216 (2022) to 213 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~210 (extrapolated at -0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 206.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,509 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -1.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 216 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 213 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 213 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 206 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.2y is 5.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 213 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 42 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 44.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 85.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 42 |
| Population under 18 | 42 |
| Median age | 44.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 213 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.37 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 178 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 29 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 36.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 78.1% |
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 14.1% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.3% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 165 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 46 |
| Share born in this state | 77.5% |
| Share born in another state | 22.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 107 |
Households & Family Composition
80 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 51 families, 12% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 51 |
| Married couples with children | 6 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.77 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 27.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 58 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 72.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 80 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 3.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 192 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,697 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,505 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 192 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 44 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 16.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Kiowa |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 45.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Kiowa County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 405 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40075 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Kiowa County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 60.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 52.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 47.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 8,708 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 213, declining, established, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 213 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Kiowa County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade