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Asher

Oklahoma · 374 residents (2025 est.) · 0.77 sq mi
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Asher is a city of 438 people in Oklahoma. The median age is 55.1, about 16 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 5% of adults. That is roughly 70% ahead of the Oklahoma median. That puts it in the top 5% of US cities for household income. 82% of homes are owner-occupied.

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

438
+5%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
374 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
570 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 461 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
55.1
+52%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.77 sq mi
Population, 19902024
30637945352660019902000201020202024Asher
2024438
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(43)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.8%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(65)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7430.4%(133)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(21)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$110,833
+199%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
22.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$157,100
+267%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$894
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
82.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.03 people
−27%since 2009
from 2.79 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
42.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.4
−31%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(320)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.2%(106)
51
+22%since 2009
from 42 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(5)
Ancestry
German7.8%(34)
English5%(22)
Irish3.7%(16)
American1.6%(7)
Dutch1.4%(6)
Brazilian0.9%(4)
French0.7%(3)
Scottish0.5%(2)
Swiss0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
73.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
16.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
28.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
38.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
32.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
41.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2012
from 36.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2013
from 18.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.1%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
77.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.6%(43)
Married63.5%(139)
Widowed2.7%(6)
Divorced14.2%(31)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(35)
Married36.8%(53)
Widowed22.2%(32)
Divorced16.7%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2013
from 18.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
41.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.8%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.3%(5)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.1%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.3%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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