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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alva

Oklahoma · 5,288 residents · 6.305 sq mi
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Alva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,432. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $49,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,288
−4%since 1990
from 5,492 in 1990
1990 – 2025
839 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 871 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+2%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Alva
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,432
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,957 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,966
+57%since 1990
from $11,479 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
37.9% rent
1.8
−3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,313)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(67)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score10.7%(589)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,953)
Black1.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(96)
Asian0.8%(41)
Diversity Score9.6%(509)
10
−10%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alva, Oklahoma?

Alva, Oklahoma has about 5,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alva, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alva, Oklahoma earns about $27,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alva, Oklahoma expensive?

In Alva, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Alva, Oklahoma?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alva, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alva, Oklahoma?

About 17.1% of people in Alva, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alva, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Alva, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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