McAlester, Oklahoma
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for McAlester, Oklahoma, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,111 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $51,930 | $65,039 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.0% | 28.3% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $151,600 | $199,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $915 | $1,014 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.0% | 6.4% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.5% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 16.3 | 22.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 6.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 39.4% | 46.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 63.8% | 62.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 4.9% | 6.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 13.4% | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 9.3% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 55.8 | 58.0 | 61.4 |
Age in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.0 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.7% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 16.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.5% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 20.8% | 23.3% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 7,200 | 1,562,389 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 58.6% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 31.8% | 31.3% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 19.2% | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 36.0% | 29.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 33.8% | 30.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $27,708 | $35,624 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 23.1% | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 16.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 3.3% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 41.9% | 35.5% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 20.5% | 14.1% | n/a |
Housing in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 8,188 | 1,775,127 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 80.3% | 72.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 10.4% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 12.1% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,971.0 | 1,980.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.5% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 29.5% | 28.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,027 | $1,599 | n/a |
Education in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 15.1% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.6% | 30.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 31.3% | 30.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.5% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 7.5% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 53.3% | 61.2% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 82.3% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 62.6% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 6.0% | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 9.0% | 5.6% | n/a |
Origins and language in McAlester, Oklahoma
| Statistic | McAlester | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 65.4% | 59.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.6% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.4% | 3.8% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 93.8% | 88.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 4.6% | 8.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.9% | 8.7% | 16.7% |