Demographics in McAlester, OK

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is McAlester?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,098

Male

9,535

52.7%

Female

8,563

47.3%

Median Age

35.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

67.0%

Black

4.7%

Hispanic

7.6%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

16.0%

Other

1.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.0%

High School or Higher

36.4%

Foreign Born

2.3%

Veterans

7.3%

Married

34.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

McAlester, OK has a population of 18,098 with a median age of 35.9. The racial makeup is 67.0% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.3%.