In 2021, McAlester, OK had a population of 43.8k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $49,669. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McAlester, OK declined from 43,955 to 43,836, a −0.271% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,511 to $49,669, a 4.54% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in McAlester, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.82%), White (Hispanic) (3.21%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%).
None of the households in McAlester, 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.
98.6% of the residents in McAlester, OK are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in McAlester, OK are Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester (888 degrees awarded in 2021) and Premier Academy of Cosmetology (8 degrees).
In 2021, the median property value in McAlester, OK was $119,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.
Most people in McAlester, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in McAlester, OK was 2 cars per household.
McAlester, OK borders .