Ralston Authority

Ralston is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 328 with home prices 4.6× below the Oklahoma median.

Ralston, Oklahoma

Population in Ralston stands at 328 — placing it among the smaller communities of Pawnee County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $49,821.

Definition and scope

Located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, Ralston operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Ralston has approximately 328 residents. The median age is 45.3 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $43,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 69.5%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Ralston is $49,821. Poverty rate stands at 19.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.1%. Educational attainment: 9.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Ralston:

• Public schools: 8
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Crystal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Pawnee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Ralston sits at an elevation of 777 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.