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McAlester

Oklahoma · 18,383 residents · 17.8 sq mi
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McAlester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,383
+3%since 2000
from 17,783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,450
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,631 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,406
+22%since 2000
from $16,694 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(13,088)
Black8.6%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino3%(541)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(5,552)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(12,425)
Black7%(1,279)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,198)
Asian0.6%(119)
Other17.1%(3,150)
Diversity Score61.6%(11,330)
Diversity Score
62
+97%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McAlester, Oklahoma?

McAlester, Oklahoma has about 18,383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McAlester, Oklahoma?

The typical household in McAlester, Oklahoma earns about $37,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McAlester, Oklahoma expensive?

In McAlester, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in McAlester, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in McAlester, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McAlester, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in McAlester, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has McAlester, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, McAlester, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,993 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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