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Alva

County:
Woods County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.305
State:
Oklahoma

Alva is a city located in Woods County, Oklahoma. Alva has a 2025 population of 4,953 . 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 -0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,995 in 2020.

The average household income in Alva is $65,998 with a poverty rate of 22.66%. The median age in Alva is 28.6 years: 28.9 years for males, and 28 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

5K
Total Population
786
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.18%
Growth

Alva Population

Alva Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Alva includes 88.86% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (88.86%)

Two or more races (5.83%)

Native American (1.88%)

Black or African American (1.84%)

Other race (1.52%)

Asian (0.08%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,45188.86%
Two or more races2925.83%
Native American941.88%
Black or African American921.84%
Other race761.52%
Asian40.08%

Alva Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Alva's average per capita income is $37,546. Household income levels show a median of $41,728. The poverty rate stands at 22.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$92,120-
Families$70,000$85,829
Households$41,728$65,998
Non Families$28,644$44,541

$37,546

Average Income

$41,728

Median Household Income

22.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)