Alderson Authority

Alderson is a lower-income village of 259 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Alderson, Oklahoma

Alderson is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 259. Households here earn a median of $42,917.

Definition and scope

Alderson is a chartered municipality within Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the McAlester, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Alderson has approximately 259 residents. The median age is 47.5 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $84,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 62.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Alderson is $42,917. Poverty rate stands at 21.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 0.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Alderson:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Mc Alester Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Pittsburg County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Alderson sits at an elevation of 797 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.