Alderson is a town located in Pittsburg County Oklahoma. Alderson has a 2024 population of 218. Alderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 220 in 2020.
The average household income in Alderson is $51,928 with a poverty rate of 17.75%. The median age in Alderson is 49.2 years: 48.5 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 61.8% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 29.61% |
| Native American | 14 | 6.01% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 2.68 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 38 | 4.05 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 35 | 1.11 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Male | 11 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 3.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 8.88% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 59.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 5.33% |
| Some College | 25 | 14.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 109 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,250 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,068 | $37,292 | $0 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $40,000 | $0 |
$23,068
Average Earnings
$37,292
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.79% of Alderson residents speak only English, while 2.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 17 | 11.81% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 11 | 57.89% |
| Multiple | 67 | 11 | 16.42% |
| Native | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
| Black | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
17.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.14%
Male Poverty Rate
18.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alderson is Black, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alderson is White, with 11.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| High School | 17.82% |
| Some College | 11.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 10.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,214 | $66,687 |
| Households | $42,292 | $51,928 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,250 | $27,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
66.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 6.11% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.94%
Born in Alderson
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.57% of Alderson residents were born in the United States, with 60.94% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 216 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 217 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 218 | -1 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 219 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 221 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 220 | -69 | -23.88% |
| 2019 | 289 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 291 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 291 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 293 | -3 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 296 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 295 | -4 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 299 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 301 | -3 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 304 | 0 | 0% |