CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Alva

Oklahoma · 5,028 residents · 6.305 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Alva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,929. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,900. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,028
−5%since 2000
from 5,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
−10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Alva
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,929
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,970
+39%since 2000
from $17,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alva on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,953)
Black1.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(96)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(509)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,021)
Black3%(149)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(413)
Asian1.3%(67)
Other5.6%(280)
Diversity Score40.4%(2,033)
Diversity Score
40
+320%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Alva

Combee Settlement
Pop 5,242
Charlotte Harbor
Pop 4,239
Lake Panasoffkee
Pop 4,768
Clarcona
Pop 3,850
Places similar to Alva
Head to head

Compare Alva to nearby cities

ALVA VS
Woodward
Income$54,463+16%
Home value$157,800+60%
Population11,635+138%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALVA VS
Enid
Income$62,125+32%
Home value$154,900+57%
Population50,297+931%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALVA VS
Weatherford
Income$54,704+17%
Home value$232,600+135%
Population12,005+146%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALVA VS
Ponca City
Income$55,941+19%
Home value$135,800+37%
Population24,225+396%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alva, Oklahoma?

Alva, Oklahoma has about 5,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alva, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alva, Oklahoma earns about $46,929 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Alva, Oklahoma?

About 35.6% 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 464 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oklahoma
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Alva with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →