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Alex

Oklahoma · 550 residents · 6.647 sq mi
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Alex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,979. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
550
−13%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655165686206711990201020202024Alex
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,979
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,055
+19%since 2000
from $13,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing31.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(462)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(48)
Diversity Score29.3%(161)
Diversity Score
29
+439%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alex, Oklahoma?

Alex, Oklahoma has about 550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alex, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alex, Oklahoma earns about $26,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alex, Oklahoma expensive?

In Alex, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Alex, Oklahoma?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alex, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alex, Oklahoma?

About 21.3% of people in Alex, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alex, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Alex, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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