Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is 3,378 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $62,721, the median home value is $152,600, and the median age is 42.0.
The population of Roger Mills County has declined 9.4% since 2010 (3,647 → 3,304), a -0.70% annualized rate.
3,378
Population
-0.70%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$62,721
Median Income
$152,600
Median Home Value
Roger Mills County covers 1,141 sq mi of land at 3.0 people per square mile.
About Roger Mills County, OK
What distinguishes Roger Mills County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 3 people per square mile. With 3,378 residents, Roger Mills County is a county in Oklahoma.
Median household income is $62,721, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $152,600, with typical rent around $708.
Roughly 23.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 6.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Roger Mills County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Roger Mills County had a population of 3,647 in 2010 and 3,304 in 2024, a -9.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,782 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.69%.
3,304
Population (2024)
3,647
Population (2010)
3,782
Peak (2015)
-0.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,647 |
| 2011 | 3,762 |
| 2012 | 3,770 |
| 2013 | 3,737 |
| 2014 | 3,767 |
| 2015 | 3,782 |
| 2016 | 3,683 |
| 2017 | 3,673 |
| 2018 | 3,657 |
| 2019 | 3,593 |
| 2020 | 3,428 |
| 2021 | 3,365 |
| 2022 | 3,366 |
| 2023 | 3,331 |
| 2024 | 3,304 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
22.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,721$-882 vs state |
| Mean household income | $104,745 |
| Per-capita income | $44,404 |
| Poverty rate | 11.4%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Roger Mills County is agriculture, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
6.2%
Carpool
79.8%
Public transit
6.6%
Work from home
22.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$152,600$-33,300 vs state
Median home value
$708
Median rent
81.2%
Homeownership rate
1,850
Total housing units
76.9%
Occupied
23.1%
Vacant
18.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.5%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
29.5%
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans (18+)
19.7%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.6%
High School+
23.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roger Mills County, Oklahoma has a population of 3,378 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Roger Mills County has declined 9.4% since 2010 (3,647 → 3,304), a -0.70% annualized rate.
The median household income in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is $62,721, with mean (average) household income of $104,745 and per-capita income of $44,404. 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Roger Mills County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is 42.0 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Roger Mills County is $152,600 and median monthly rent is $708. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,850 total housing units, 23.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
Roger Mills County, OK Climate
Roger Mills County, OK has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F) and receives about 602 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.8°C
Avg Temp
602
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 35° | 13 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 24 mm |
| March | 9° / 49° | 44 mm |
| April | 14° / 58° | 51 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 103 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 86 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 46 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 65 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 72 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 47 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 33 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Roger Mills County, OK
The most comfortable months to visit Roger Mills County, OK are typically September, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.