Alva City, Oklahoma
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5288 people, 2205 households, and 1262 families residing in the city. The population density was 2228.6 people per square mile (860.47/kmē), it is the 11th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. There were 2644 housing units at an average density of 1115.6 per square mile (430.74/kmē). The average household size was 2.16 people, and the average family size was 2.81 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 21.7% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 20% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113 females. The median age is 34.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Alva City was 28.3 and 40 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 94.99% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.34% American Indian, 0.78% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.32% from two or more races and 0.23% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27432, it is the 297th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $38041, making its Oklahoma's 163rd highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17966, it would be the 79th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income is $12500, Median income for males is $15766, compared with $11220 for females.
In 2000, 1686 pupils and students, of which 884 are male and 802 are female, 31.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 136 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 456 elementary school, 218 high school and 826 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5288 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5288 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5259 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5132 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5118 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4976 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4923 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4908 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4781 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4868 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4848 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 84 | 52 | 136 |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 249 | 207 | 456 |
| High school | 132 | 86 | 218 |
| College or graduate school | 390 | 436 | 826 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva city, Oklahoma | $27432 | $38041 | $17966 |
| Woods County, Oklahoma | $28927 | $39143 | $17487 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |