Alva is a city located in Woods County Oklahoma. Alva has a 2024 population of 4,969. It is also the county seat of Woods County. Alva is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,004 in 2020.
The average household income in Alva is $68,496 with a poverty rate of 21.9%. The median age in Alva is 29.2 years: 29.4 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alva was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,533 | 90.3% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 87 | 1.73% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,955 | 2.33 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 1,005 | 1.51 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 793 | 3.03 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Female | 119 | 3.24 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Male | 38 | 6.37 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 2.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 711 | 25.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 319 | 11.63% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 29.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 4.45% |
| Some College | 615 | 22.41% |
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 | 2,468 | 2,254 | 940 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 104 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 27 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | 27 |
| Black | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,260 | $50,592 | $38,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $88,672 | $51,346 |
| High School Graduate | $27,097 | $48,393 | $23,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,067 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,173 | $46,168 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $27,676 | $23,269 | $28,448 |
$34,173
Average Earnings
$46,168
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.32% of Alva residents speak only English, while 6.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,831 | 666 | 17.38% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 297 | 65.56% |
| Native | 85 | 57 | 67.06% |
| Black | 63 | 12 | 19.05% |
| Multiple | 164 | 8 | 4.88% |
21.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alva is Native, with 67.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alva is Multiple, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.63% |
| Some College | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.29% |
| Female Employed | 24.1% |
| Male Employed | 19.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,091 | $87,471 |
| Households | $41,809 | $68,496 |
| Married Families | $90,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,542 | $50,113 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
164
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 4.11% |
| Black | 8 | 10.26% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
58.37%
Born in Alva
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
97.29% of Alva residents were born in the United States, with 58.37% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,925 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 4,934 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 4,943 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 4,951 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 4,960 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 4,969 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 4,978 | -30 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,008 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 5,015 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 5,004 | 60 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 4,944 | -58 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 5,002 | -119 | -2.32% |
| 2017 | 5,121 | -50 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 5,171 | -94 | -1.79% |
| 2015 | 5,265 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 5,238 | 144 | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 5,094 | 85 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 5,009 | 35 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 4,974 | -72 | -1.43% |
| 2010 | 5,046 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,288 | -207 | -3.77% |
| 1990 | 5,495 | -921 | -14.35% |
| 1980 | 6,416 | -1,024 | -13.76% |
| 1970 | 7,440 | 1,182 | 18.89% |
| 1960 | 6,258 | -247 | -3.8% |
| 1950 | 6,505 | 1,450 | 28.68% |
| 1940 | 5,055 | -66 | -1.29% |
| 1930 | 5,121 | 1,208 | 30.87% |
| 1920 | 3,913 | 225 | 6.1% |
| 1910 | 3,688 | -1,237 | -25.12% |