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The current estimated population of Asher, Oklahoma, is 381, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural setting.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1892
  • County Affiliated: Pottawatomie County
  • Land Area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 635 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 405
  • Zip Codes: 74826

Geography and Location

Asher, Oklahoma, is a small town located in central Oklahoma, within Pottawatomie County, about 40 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Asher experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The surrounding geography consists of flat to gently rolling farmland, with agriculture being a key component of the local economy. The town is located near U.S. Highway 177, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Shawnee and Tecumseh. Asher’s rural atmosphere and small population make it a quiet, close-knit community, with local schools, churches, and businesses serving its residents. The town’s agricultural roots and peaceful setting provide a slower-paced lifestyle in central Oklahoma.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.3 years
Median household income: $20,341
Median house value: $31,100

Population by Race

Races in Asher:

  • White Non-Hispanic (80.2%)
  • American Indian (16.7%)
  • Two or more races (4.1%)
  • Hispanic (3.3%)
  • Other race (1.0%)

Ancestries: United States (15.8%), Irish (10.5%), German (8.4%), Dutch (2.6%), English (2.1%), French Canadian (1.4%).

Elevation: 1030 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Asher

  • High school or higher: 57.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Asher town

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -10 (-2.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Asher:

  • CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY (about 22 miles; ADA, OK)
  • ROLLING HILLS HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; ADA, OK)
  • VALLEY VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; ADA, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Asher:

Other public-use airports nearest to Asher:

  • ADA MUNI (about 23 miles; ADA, OK; Abbreviation: ADH)
  • SHAWNEE RGNL (about 25 miles; SHAWNEE, OK; Abbreviation: SNL)
  • SEMINOLE MUNI (about 27 miles; SEMINOLE, OK; Abbreviation: H45)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Asher:

  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; ADA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,429)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 39 miles; NORMAN, OK; Full-time enrollment: 20,154)
  • ROSE STATE COLLEGE (about 46 miles; MIDWEST CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 53 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,234)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 57 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,164)

Schools

Public high school in Asher:

  • ASHER HS (Students: 58; Location: 101 NORTH DIVISION STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Asher:

  • ASHER ES (Students: 149; Location: 101 NORTH DIVISION STREET; Grades: PK – 08)

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