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Alva

County:
Woods County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.305
State:
Oklahoma

Alva is a city located in Woods County, Oklahoma. Alva has a 2026 population of 4,945. It is also the county seat of Woods County. Alva is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,995 in 2020.

The median household income in Alva is $40,709 with a poverty rate of 25.89%. The median age in Alva is 28.3 years: 27.7 years for males, and 30.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.

4.9K
Total Population
784
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.16%
Growth

Alva Population

Alva Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,945-8-0.16%
20254,953-9-0.18%
20244,96260.12%
20234,956-35-0.7%
20224,991-15-0.3%
20215,006110.22%
20204,995-16-0.32%
20194,944-58-1.16%
20185,002-119-2.32%
20175,121-50-0.97%
20165,171-94-1.79%
20155,265270.52%
20145,2381442.83%
20135,094851.7%
20125,009350.7%
20114,974-72-1.43%
20105,0461012.04%
20005,288-207-3.77%
19905,495-921-14.35%
19806,416-1,024-13.76%
19707,4401,18218.89%
19606,258-247-3.8%
19506,5051,45028.68%
19405,055-66-1.29%
19305,1211,20830.87%
19203,9132256.1%
19103,68800%

Median Age

Overall: 28.3 years
Female: 30.5 years
Male: 27.7 years

Alva Adults

There are 3,968 adults, (786 of whom are seniors) in Alva.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,511 (50.4%)
Male: 2,471 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Alva includes 87.13% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,34187.13%
Two or more races2925.86%
Black or African American1282.57%
Other race1112.23%
Native American1072.15%
Asian30.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3076.16%
Two or more races761.53%
Other race591.18%
Native American521.04%
Black or African American80.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,03480.97%
Two or more races2164.34%
Black or African American1202.41%
Native American551.1%
Other race521.04%
Asian30.06%

Alva Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Alva 's average per capita income is $42,827. Household income levels show a median of $40,709. The poverty rate stands at 25.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,333-
Families$73,500$88,171
Households$40,709$61,355
Non Families$28,987$35,399

$42,827

Average Income

$40,709

Median Household Income

25.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)