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Alderson, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alderson, Oklahoma is 296, with 49.8% male and 50.2% female. The population of Alderson has remained relatively stable, maintaining its status as a small rural community in southeastern Oklahoma.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1901
  • County: Pittsburg
  • Land area: 0.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 423 people per square mile
  • Area code: 918
  • Zip code: 74522

Geography and Location

Alderson, Oklahoma is located in Pittsburg County, in southeastern Oklahoma, about 5 miles east of McAlester. The town is situated near U.S. Route 270, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Alderson is surrounded by agricultural land and small forests, offering a peaceful, rural environment for its residents. The town’s close proximity to McAlester allows residents to access more urban amenities while still enjoying a quiet, small-town atmosphere. The region is known for its rolling hills and proximity to outdoor recreational areas like Eufaula Lake, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $23,750
Median house value: $37,100

Population by Race

Races in Alderson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (65.9%)
  • American Indian (28.4%)
  • Two or more races (10.0%)
  • Black (3.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)

Ancestries: United States (9.2%), English (5.4%), Italian (5.0%), German (3.8%), Dutch (1.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.1%).

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alderson

  • High school or higher: 60.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alderson town

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.3%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -131 (-33.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alderson:

  • CARL ALBERT COMM MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (about 4 miles; MCALESTER, OK)
  • MCALESTER REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 6 miles; MCALESTER, OK)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LAKEVIEW (about 28 miles; EUFAULA, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alderson:

  • COX FLD (about 89 miles; PARIS, TX; Abbreviation: PRX)
  • TULSA INTL (about 90 miles; TULSA, OK; Abbreviation: TUL)
  • FORT SMITH REGIONAL (about 97 miles; FORT SMITH, AR; Abbreviation: FSM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alderson:

  • MC ALESTER REGIONAL (about 7 miles; MC ALESTER, OK; Abbreviation: MLC)
  • ARROWHEAD (about 18 miles; CANADIAN, OK; Abbreviation: 91F)
  • WILBURTON MUNI (about 22 miles; WILBURTON, OK; Abbreviation: H05)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alderson:

  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; ADA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,429)
  • SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; DURANT, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,165)
  • ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,309)
  • TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 8,727)
  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,610)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TULSA (about 88 miles; TULSA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,760)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; DENISON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)

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