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Asher

Oklahoma · 393 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 $29,583. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $48,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393
−6%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
512 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063794535266001990201020202024Asher
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,895
+70%since 2000
from $9,340 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other23.1%(91)
Diversity Score49.6%(195)
Diversity Score
50
+417%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asher, Oklahoma?

Asher, Oklahoma has about 393 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asher, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Asher, Oklahoma earns about $29,583 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Asher, Oklahoma?

About 8.7% 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 19.9% 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 46 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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