Alex: Economy & Jobs
$69,444 is the median household income in Alex (1.1× below Grady County median $75,419; 1.1× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $81,300. The surrounding county supports 13,583 jobs (avg $48,591).
- $74,344 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (at Oklahoma median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $69,444 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 9.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 14% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 13.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $23,440 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,742,629 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $74,344 (at Oklahoma median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $74,068 |
| Median Household Income | $69,444 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Agriculture |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $69,444 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 13,583 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $659,998,730 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,591 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1,420 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 629,096 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 443.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,171 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 10,888 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 488,158 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 29 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 31582 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ALEXANDER CITY |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $330,190,670 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,025.93 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 54,795 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 5.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 47.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12