Rocky Ford, OK Demographics

A map of Rocky Ford's Population by Race

Rocky Ford, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 290, a slight increase from the 283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% White, 45.5% Native American/Other, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rocky Ford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rocky Ford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rocky Ford, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 56.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rocky Ford is ranked the 475th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rocky Ford was ranked the 472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rocky Ford's White Population

139 residents of Rocky Ford, or 47.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rocky Ford is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Rocky Ford ranks 804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's White population has grown by an estimated 59.8%. White residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has increased from 30.7% to 47.9%.

Rocky Ford is more White than neighboring Leach (45.8% White), Oaks (20% White), Lowrey (34.8% White), and Twin Oaks (46.8% White). Rocky Ford is less White than neighboring Teresita (61.8% White).

Rocky Ford's Black Population

0 residents of Rocky Ford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rocky Ford is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Rocky Ford ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rocky Ford is less Black than neighboring Oaks (4.7% Black).

Rocky Ford's Asian Population

3 residents of Rocky Ford, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rocky Ford is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Rocky Ford ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

Rocky Ford is more Asian than neighboring Leach (0.6% Asian), and Lowrey (0% Asian). Rocky Ford is less Asian than neighboring Oaks (1.7% Asian), Teresita (1.9% Asian), and Twin Oaks (5% Asian).

Rocky Ford's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rocky Ford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rocky Ford is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rocky Ford ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Rocky Ford is less Hispanic than neighboring Oaks (1.7% Hispanic), Lowrey (0.4% Hispanic), and Teresita (2.5% Hispanic).

Rocky Ford's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Rocky Ford, or 45.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rocky Ford is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rocky Ford ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 54.4% to 45.5%.

Rocky Ford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leach (33.8% Native American/Other), Lowrey (42% Native American/Other), Teresita (22.9% Native American/Other), and Twin Oaks (35.3% Native American/Other). Rocky Ford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oaks (61.7% Native American/Other).

Rocky Ford's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Rocky Ford, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rocky Ford is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rocky Ford ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rocky Ford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Rocky Ford's population has decreased from 9.9% to 5.5%.

Rocky Ford is less Multiracial than neighboring Leach (19.8% Multiracial), Oaks (10.2% Multiracial), Lowrey (22.7% Multiracial), Teresita (10.8% Multiracial), and Twin Oaks (12.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.