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Asher

Oklahoma · 370 residents · 0.768 sq mi
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Asher is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,346. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $133,700. Households here earn about 105% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 279%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
−12%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063794535266001990201020202024Asher
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,346
+261%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,253
+288%since 2000
from $9,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+59.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,700
+279%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(259)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.8%(62)
Diversity Score51.9%(192)
Diversity Score
52
+441%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asher, Oklahoma?

Asher, Oklahoma has about 370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asher, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Asher, Oklahoma earns about $110,346 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 $133,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Asher, Oklahoma?

About 4.1% 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 17.9% 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 69 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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