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Alva, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alva, Oklahoma is 5,013, with 47.2% male and 52.8% female. Alva has experienced stable growth, serving as a regional hub for education and agriculture in northwestern Oklahoma.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1893
  • County: Woods
  • Land area: 2.6 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,928 people per square mile
  • Area code: 580
  • Zip code: 73717

Geography and Location

Alva, Oklahoma is located in Woods County, in northwestern Oklahoma, near the Kansas border. The town is home to Northwestern Oklahoma State University, which plays a significant role in the local economy. Alva is surrounded by farmland, with wheat and cattle ranching being important industries. The town’s location along U.S. Route 64 and U.S. Route 281 provides easy access to larger cities in the region. Alva is known for its historic downtown area, small-town charm, and strong sense of community.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.8 years
Median household income: $27,432
Median house value: $51,000

Population by Race

Races in Alva:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.7%)
  • American Indian (2.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Black (1.3%)

Ancestries: German (26.6%), Irish (10.7%), English (10.6%), United States (9.9%), Scotch-Irish (4.1%), Italian (2.4%).

Elevation: 1340 feet

Land area: 2.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alva

  • High school or higher: 83.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 10.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alva city

  • Never married: 29.2%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -350 (-6.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alva:

  • SHARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (800 SHARE DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alva:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alva:

  • VANCE AFB (about 62 miles; ENID, OK; Abbreviation: END)
  • HUTCHINSON MUNI (about 103 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Abbreviation: HUT)
  • WICHITA MID-CONTINENT (about 104 miles; WICHITA, KS; Abbreviation: ICT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alva:

  • ALVA RGNL (about 3 miles; ALVA, OK; Abbreviation: AVK)
  • WAYNOKA MUNI (about 21 miles; WAYNOKA, OK; Abbreviation: 1K5)
  • CHEROKEE MUNI (about 22 miles; CHEROKEE, OK; Abbreviation: 4O5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Alva:

  • NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 1,609; Location: 709 OKLAHOMA BLVD; Public; Website: www.nwosu.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER-ALVA (Full-time enrollment: 31; Location: 1801 S 11TH ST; Public; Website: www.nwt.tec.ok.us/)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alva:

  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 10,403)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 108 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,268)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 109 miles; WICHITA, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; BETHANY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (about 115 miles; EDMOND, OK; Full-time enrollment: 10,926)

Schools

Public high school in Alva:

  • ALVA HS (Students: 330; Location: 501 14TH STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alva:

  • WASHINGTON ES (Students: 222; Location: 701 BARNES ST.; Grades: PK – 01)
  • ALVA MS (Students: 211; Location: 800 FLYNN STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • LONGFELLOW ES (Students: 139; Location: 19 BARNES; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • LINCOLN ES (Students: 126; Location: 1540 DAVIS STREET; Grades: 04 – 05)

Libraries

Library in Alva:

  • ALVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $160,783; Location: 504 SEVENTH STREET; 55,615 books; 391 audio materials; 1,287 video materials; 147 serial subscriptions)

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