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Alex

Oklahoma · 482 residents · 6.647 sq mi
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Alex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,281. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−24%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655165686206711990201020202024Alex
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,281
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,425
+52%since 2000
from $13,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(80)
Diversity Score46%(222)
Diversity Score
46
+746%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alex, Oklahoma?

Alex, Oklahoma has about 482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alex, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alex, Oklahoma earns about $53,281 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 $42,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Alex, Oklahoma?

About 14.0% 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 12.5% 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 162 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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