McAlester, OK Demographics
A map of McAlester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,988 | 60.5% |
Native American/Other | 2,420 | 13.3% |
Multiracial | 2,139 | 11.8% |
Hispanic | 1,418 | 7.8% |
Black | 1,045 | 5.8% |
Asian | 161 | 0.9% |
McAlester, Oklahoma had a population of 18,171 in 2020. It was 60.5% White, 5.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 13.3% Native American/Other, and 11.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of McAlester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is the 29th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
McAlester's White Population
10,988 residents of McAlester identify as White, or 60.5%. This makes the White share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #559 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is more White than neighboring Alderson (57.7% White). McAlester is less White than neighboring Krebs (63.2% White), Savanna (65.5% White), Bache (72.4% White), and Bug Tussle (74.5% White).
McAlester's Black Population
1,045 residents of McAlester identify as Black, or 5.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #81 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is more Black than neighboring Krebs (1.8% Black), Alderson (3.6% Black), Savanna (0.5% Black), Bache (1% Black), and Bug Tussle (0% Black).
McAlester's Asian Population
161 residents of McAlester identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is more Asian than neighboring Krebs (0.6% Asian), Alderson (0% Asian), and Bache (0% Asian). McAlester is less Asian than neighboring Savanna (1% Asian).
McAlester's Hispanic Population
1,418 residents of McAlester identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is more Hispanic than neighboring Krebs (7.2% Hispanic), Savanna (2.4% Hispanic), Bache (1.9% Hispanic), and Bug Tussle (1.8% Hispanic). McAlester is less Hispanic than neighboring Alderson (8.6% Hispanic).
McAlester's Native American/Other Population
2,420 residents of McAlester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Krebs (14.5% Native American/Other), Alderson (14.1% Native American/Other), Savanna (16.5% Native American/Other), Bache (15.2% Native American/Other), and Bug Tussle (16.8% Native American/Other).
McAlester's Multiracial Population
2,139 residents of McAlester identify as Multiracial, or 11.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of McAlester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, McAlester is ranked #267 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
McAlester is more Multiracial than neighboring Bache (9.5% Multiracial), and Bug Tussle (5.9% Multiracial). McAlester is less Multiracial than neighboring Krebs (12.7% Multiracial), Alderson (15.9% Multiracial), and Savanna (14.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.