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McAlester

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
17.8
State:
Oklahoma

McAlester is a city located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. McAlester has a 2026 population of 18,108. It is also the county seat of Pittsburg County. McAlester is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,159 in 2020.

18.1K
Total Population
1,017
Density (mi²)
-24 -0.13%
Growth

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)