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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alfalfa County

Oklahoma · 6,105 residents · 866.565 sq mi
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Alfalfa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,259. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,105
−5%since 1990
from 6,416 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+5%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Alfalfa County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,259
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,704
+47%since 1990
from $9,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
18.4% rent
1.0
−20%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(5,940)
Black3.2%(203)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(116)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,365)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(5,394)
Black4.1%(250)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(177)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score17.6%(1,073)
18
−17%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma has about 6,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma earns about $30,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alfalfa County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?

About 13.7% of people in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alfalfa County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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