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McAlester Micro

McAlester, OK · 1 counties · 45,837 residents · 1,305.512 sq mi
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McAlester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $83,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,837
+4%since 2000
from 43,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K43K45K46K1990201020202024McAlester
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,245
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,714
+34%since 2000
from $15,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(33,528)
Black4%(1,753)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(939)
Asian0.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(7,991)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(32,959)
Black3.3%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,786)
Asian0.4%(185)
Other19.6%(8,983)
Diversity Score53.9%(24,719)
Diversity Score
54
+197%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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McAlesterCENTRAL18,044
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1 component county

Pittsburg CountyCENTRAL43,320
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McAlester, OK?

McAlester, OK has about 45,837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McAlester, OK?

The typical household in McAlester, OK earns about $39,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McAlester, OK expensive?

In McAlester, OK, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in McAlester, OK?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in McAlester, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McAlester, OK?

About 16.7% of people in McAlester, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has McAlester, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, McAlester, OK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,256 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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