In 2023, McAlester, OK had a population of 43.6k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $54,787. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of McAlester, OK declined from 43,758 to 43,629, a −0.295% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,054 to $54,787, a 3.27% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in McAlester, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (15.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.32%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%).
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.
99.2% of the residents in McAlester, OK are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in McAlester, OK are Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester (819 degrees awarded in 2023) and Premier Academy of Cosmetology (15 degrees).
In 2023, the median property value in McAlester, OK was $146,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.
Most people in McAlester, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McAlester, OK was 2 cars per household.