2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,685
Alfalfa County is a small rural county in Oklahoma with a population of 5,685. The median household income is $67,870, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0%, median home value is $103,000, and 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 21% below the national average.
Population
5,685
2023 estimate
Rank #2838 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,870
Household
Rank #1213 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$103,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2889 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1755 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
36.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% above Oklahoma avg·4% above national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Oklahoma avg·7% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
18% below Oklahoma avg·21% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,173
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
45.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
28% below Oklahoma avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below Oklahoma avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Oklahoma avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
39% above Oklahoma avg·46% above national avg
Housing Units
2,480
Households
1,890
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,132
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% below Oklahoma avg·14% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Oklahoma avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.9%
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