Alva, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    4,982
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.3
    1.05% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.9%
    14.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $40,709
    2.44% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $133,600
    0.83% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,602
    2.03% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Alva, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98% of the residents in Alva, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Alva, OK are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (401 degrees awarded in 2024) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (114 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Alva, OK was $133,600, and the homeownership rate was 50.1%.

    Most people in Alva, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Alva, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaWoods County, OKPanhandle & NW Oklahoma Counties--Guymon, Woodward, Alva & Kingfisher Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Alva, OK is home to a population of 4.98k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.09% of Alva, OK residents were born outside of the country (104 people).

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.03k people) in Alva, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 307 White (Hispanic) and 193 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Alva, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alva, OK was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alva, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.03k ± 134
    2. White (Hispanic)
      307 ± 100
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      193 ± 80
    10.1%
    Hispanic Population
    502 people

    In 2024, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.03k people) in Alva, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 307 White (Hispanic) and 193 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.1% of the people in Alva, OK are hispanic (502 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alva, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.09%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    104 people
    2.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    125 people

    As of 2024, 2.09% of Alva, OK residents (104 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alva, OK was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      87 ± 53
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      24 ± 36
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      9 ± 18

    Alva, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Alva, OK has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.492% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 36.8% between 18 and 34 years, 25.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.15%
    Uninsured
    54.2%
    Employer Coverage
    14.4%
    Medicaid
    11.7%
    Medicare
    12.1%
    Non-Group
    0.492%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alva, OK declined by 14.4% from 8.36% to 7.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alva, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Alva, OK employs 2.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alva, OK were Educational Services (536 people), Retail Trade (363 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (301 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($82,723), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,679), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,049).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 354
    −2.03%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alva, OK declined at a rate of −2.03%, from 2.66k employees to 2.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alva, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (400 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (279 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (269 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alva, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 354
    −2.03%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alva, OK declined at a rate of −2.03%, from 2.66k employees to 2.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alva, OK, are Educational Services (536 people), Retail Trade (363 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (301 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alva, OK, though some of these residents may live in Alva, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $35,326
    Median earning men ± $10,349
    $27,921
    Median earning women ± $6,216

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($103,542), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,208), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,094).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,080), Public Administration ($57,760), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,845).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Alva, OK awarded 515 degrees. The student population of Alva, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 952 male students and 1,414 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Alva, OK are White (339 and 66.3%), Hispanic or Latino (65 and 12.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (45 and 8.81%), and Black or African American (27 and 5.28%).

    The largest universities in Alva, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (401 and 77.9%) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (114 and 22.1%).

    The most popular majors in Alva, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (73 and 14.2%), General Business Administration & Management (61 and 11.8%), and Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies (44 and 8.54%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,448 for in-state students and $11,142 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Alva, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,366 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,366 students enrolled in Alva, OK, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,531 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
      44 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alva, OK was Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies with 44 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alva, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Northwestern Oklahoma State University
      401 degrees awarded
    2. Northwest Technology Center-Alva
      114 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Oklahoma State University with 401 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alva, OK, which is 0.533 times less than the 336 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 339 degrees mean that there were 5.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 65 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($5,448) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($522) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Alva, OK was $133,600 in 2024, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $132,500 to $133,600, a 0.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Alva, OK is 50.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Alva, OK have an average commute time of 11.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alva, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $133,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,938
    $1,069
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$214

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alva, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alva, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    50.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 50.1% of the housing units in Alva, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alva, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $40,709
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,899
    2.14k
    Number of Households
    ± 337

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.14k households in Alva, OK declined from $40,709 from the previous year's value of $41,728.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Alva, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
    2. Carpooled (12%)
    3. Walked (11.1%)

    In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Alva, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who walked to work (11.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    11.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Alva, OK have a shorter commute time (11.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Alva, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Alva, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alva, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alva, OK (1.15k out of 4.42k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alva, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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