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Asher

Oklahoma · 439 residents · 0.768 sq mi
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Asher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,200. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
+5%vs 2000
vs 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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2024438
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.2%(23)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 98.9%(39)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1411.2%(49)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 1912.3%(54)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243%(13)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.5%(68)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4410.3%(45)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.9%(39)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.1%(40)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.1%(31)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846.8%(30)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.8%(8)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,083
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,341 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,477
−31%vs 2000
vs $9,340 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
41.6%
+19.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$279
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Asher on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other18.7%(82)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asher, Oklahoma?

Asher, Oklahoma has about 439 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Asher, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Asher, Oklahoma earns about $12,083 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 $18,200, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Asher, Oklahoma?

About 8.0% 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 41.6% of people in Asher, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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