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Alderson

Oklahoma · 220 residents (2025 est.) · 0.584 sq mi
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Alderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−1%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:220 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1722352993634261990201020202024Alderson
2024259
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,069
+66%since 2000
from $11,513 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+15%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(172)
Black3.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other29%(75)
Diversity Score64.7%(168)
Diversity Score
65
+243%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alderson, Oklahoma?

Alderson, Oklahoma has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alderson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alderson, Oklahoma earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alderson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Alderson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Alderson, Oklahoma?

About 0.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alderson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alderson, Oklahoma?

About 21.9% of people in Alderson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alderson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Alderson, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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