Alva, OK

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US Senator

N/AJames Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AMarkwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2023 Poverty Rate

22.7%

3.43% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,728

0.194% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$132,500

8.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,656

4.44% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alva, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.53%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%).

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.

97.7% of the residents in Alva, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (403 degrees awarded in 2023) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (109 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Alva, OK was $132,500, and the homeownership rate was N/A%.

United States Oklahoma Woods County, OK Panhandle & NW Oklahoma Counties--Guymon, Woodward, Alva & Kingfisher Cities PUMA, OK

Population & Diversity

Alva, OK is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Alva, OK residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.07k people) in Alva, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 377 White (Hispanic) and 235 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alva, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alva, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.07k ± 108
White (Hispanic)
377 ± 93
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
235 ± 92

10.5%

Hispanic Population

526 people

10.5% of the people in Alva, OK are hispanic (526 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,376 ± N/A people
Vietnam
13,032 ± N/A people
Guatemala
11,790 ± N/A people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,376 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,032 and Guatemala with 11,790.

Economy

The economy of Alva, OK employs 2.66k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Alva, OK were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,303), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,375), and Construction ($53,750).

Employment

Occupations

2.66k

2023 Value

± 373

4.44%

1 Year growth

± 19.1%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alva, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (394 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (309 people), and Management Occupations (249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alva, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.66k

2023 Value

± 373

4.44%

1 Year growth

± 19.1%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alva, OK, are N/A. 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,895

Median earning men ± $13,667

$25,357

Median earning women ± $5,599

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001), Public Administration ($60,833), and Construction ($53,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,111), Public Administration ($39,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,113).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in N/A. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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 Markwayne Mullin 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
N/ARobert 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

N/AJames Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

N/AMarkwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Alva, OK awarded 512 degrees. The student population of Alva, OK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 894 male students and 1,300 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alva, OK are White (344 and 68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (58 and 11.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (39 and 7.77%), and Black or African American (24 and 4.78%).

The largest universities in Alva, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (403 and 78.7%) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (109 and 21.3%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (63 and 12.3%), General Business Administration & Management (51 and 9.96%), and Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies (41 and 8.01%).

The median tuition cost in N/A 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 2023 in Alva, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,194 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,194 students enrolled in Alva, OK, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,418 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
403 degrees awarded
Northwest Technology Center-Alva
109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Oklahoma State University with 403 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alva, OK, which is 0.58 times less than the 324 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 344 degrees mean that there were 5.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 58 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,448) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($522) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Measure

In 2023, 0.961% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.863% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (968k), Some college (720k), and Bachelors Degree (507k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alva, OK was $132,500 in 2023, which is 0.437 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $121,900 to $132,500, a 8.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Alva, OK is N/A%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$132,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$19,394

N/A

Median Property Taxes

±N/A

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 N/A range.

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

Rent vs Own

N/A%

Homeownership

N/A

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Alva, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,728

Median Household Income

± $6,017

2.01k

Number of Households

± 304

The following chart displays the households in Alva, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alva, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2023, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.809% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Alva, OK N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alva, OK have a similar commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Alva, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alva, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

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 N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alva, OK (1.02k out of 4.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Alva, OK has health coverage, with 55.7% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 0.306% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.48% increase from the previous year (1,653 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 235 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in N/A.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

55.7%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

9.66%

Non-Group

0.306%

Military or VA

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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