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Asher

Oklahoma · 374 residents (2025 est.) · 0.768 sq mi
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Asher is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,100. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 267%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+5%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+52%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3063794535266001990201020202024Asher
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,833
+199%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,573
+356%since 2000
from $9,340 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+50.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−13%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+267%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(320)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.2%(106)
Diversity Score50.9%(223)
Diversity Score
51
+430%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.9 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
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2012
from 36.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asher, Oklahoma?

Asher, Oklahoma has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asher, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Asher, Oklahoma earns about $110,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asher, Oklahoma expensive?

In Asher, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Asher, Oklahoma?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Asher, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asher, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of people in Asher, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asher, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Asher, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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