Rattan: Demographics & People
Rattan's population stands at 274 people, in 110 households. Population shrank 9.3% from 302 (2022) to 274 (2024). Median age 36.9 years. (6.9y younger than Pushmataha County; 1.7y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.16). 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 551 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 44% adult obesity, 24% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.3% from 302 (2022) to 274 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~249 (extrapolated at -4.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 218.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,812 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 302 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 274 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 274 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 218 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.9y is 2.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 274 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 67 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 61.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 95.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 51 |
| Population under 18 | 67 |
| Median age | 36.9 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 274 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.16 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 205 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 18 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 15.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 91.5% |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.3% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 68.2% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 174 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 96 |
| Share born in this state | 63.5% |
| Share born in another state | 36.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 35.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 95 |
Households & Family Composition
110 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 63 families, 35% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 63 |
| Married couples with children | 22 |
| Average household size | 2.72 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 3 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1 |
| Family households | 67 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 60.9% (at Oklahoma median) |
| Total households | 110 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. 6.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 551 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,153 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,602 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 551 |
| 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 127 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pushmataha |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 39.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 30.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 50.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pushmataha County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 492 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40127 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pushmataha County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 42.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 11,096 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 274, shrinking, family-oriented, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 274 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Pushmataha County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade