McAlester is a city located in Pittsburg County Oklahoma. McAlester has a 2024 population of 18,134. It is also the county seat of Pittsburg County. McAlester is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,157 in 2020.
The average household income in McAlester is $67,873 with a poverty rate of 24.08%. The median age in McAlester is 36.3 years: 34.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McAlester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,504 | 69.04% |
| Two or more races | 2,833 | 15.64% |
| Native American | 1,449 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 861 | 4.75% |
| Other race | 301 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,970 | 2.31 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 2,900 | 2.99 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 2,798 | 1.2 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 986 | 3.18 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 286 | 3.39 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,434 | 11.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,073 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,576 | 12.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 839 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 4,318 | 34.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 597 | 4.84% |
| Some College | 2,510 | 20.33% |
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 | 8,642 | 7,507 | 1,932 |
| 2+ Races | 1,465 | 1,152 | 254 |
| Native American | 848 | 650 | 120 |
| Black | 713 | 561 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 702 | 419 | 65 |
| Other Race | 211 | 156 | 13 |
| Asian | 88 | 67 | 8 |
| Islander | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,202 | $72,955 | $41,473 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,786 | $70,688 | $58,281 |
| High School Graduate | $34,696 | $42,121 | $24,238 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,563 | $40,938 | $15,313 |
| Overall | $40,854 | $51,647 | $31,139 |
| Some College | $41,030 | $46,071 | $35,357 |
$40,854
Average Earnings
$51,647
Average Male
$31,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.91% of McAlester residents speak only English, while 6.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,879 | 2,294 | 21.09% |
| Multiple | 2,445 | 861 | 35.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,225 | 446 | 36.41% |
| Native | 1,333 | 238 | 17.85% |
| Black | 387 | 187 | 48.32% |
| Asian | 113 | 50 | 44.25% |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Other | 261 | 14 | 5.36% |
24.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.98%
Male Poverty Rate
24.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McAlester is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McAlester is Other, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.53% |
| High School | 23.68% |
| Some College | 14.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.12% |
| Male Employed | 12.09% |
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,434 | $84,608 |
| Households | $46,875 | $67,873 |
| Married Families | $82,765 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,990 | $40,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,339
Number of Veterans
1,174
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 458 |
| First Gulf War | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 398 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 365 |
| 55 to 64 | 303 |
| 65 to 74 | 284 |
| 75+ | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 150 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,103 | 11.13% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 6.26% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 6.27% |
| Native American | 47 | 4.48% |
| Other Race | 42 | 18.5% |
| Black | 37 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8%
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
64.95%
Born in McAlester
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
97.43% of McAlester residents were born in the United States, with 64.95% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.86% 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 | 18,105 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 18,111 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 18,117 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 18,122 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 18,128 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 18,134 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 18,140 | 91 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 18,049 | -56 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 18,105 | -52 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 18,157 | 318 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 17,839 | -107 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 17,946 | -153 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 18,099 | -92 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 18,191 | -75 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 18,266 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 18,267 | -162 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 18,429 | -44 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 18,473 | -77 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 18,550 | 155 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 18,395 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,783 | 1,413 | 8.63% |
| 1990 | 16,370 | -885 | -5.13% |
| 1980 | 17,255 | -1,547 | -8.23% |
| 1970 | 18,802 | 1,383 | 7.94% |
| 1960 | 17,419 | -459 | -2.57% |
| 1950 | 17,878 | 5,477 | 44.17% |
| 1940 | 12,401 | 597 | 5.06% |
| 1930 | 11,804 | 1,172 | 11.02% |
| 1920 | 10,632 | -1,142 | -9.7% |
| 1910 | 11,774 | -6,331 | -34.97% |