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Population Review

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 65th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma is 5,685 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $67,870, the median home value is $103,000, and the median age is 44.4.

The population of Alfalfa County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (5,627 → 5,712), a +0.11% annualized rate.

Alfalfa County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

5,685

Population

+0.11%

Annual growth

7

People / sq mi

$67,870

Median Income

$103,000

Median Home Value

Alfalfa County covers 867 sq mi of land at 6.6 people per square mile.

About Alfalfa County, OK

Alfalfa County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 5,685. It ranks #65 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 44.4, older than the national median. The population is 63.2% male and 36.8% female.

The median household income in Alfalfa County is $67,870, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $103,000, with monthly rent averaging $614. The homeownership rate of 78.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Alfalfa County reflects 20.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.3 minutes each way.

Alfalfa County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Alfalfa County had a population of 5,627 in 2010 and 5,712 in 2024, a 1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,926 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2016 · 6K20102024

5,712

Population (2024)

5,627

Population (2010)

5,926

Peak (2016)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20105,627
20115,645
20125,665
20135,852
20145,817
20155,912
20165,926
20175,905
20185,742
20195,664
20205,712
20215,698
20225,697
20235,661
20245,712

Race & Ethnicity

White82.7%
Black or African American3.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)9.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

44.4

Median Age

36.8%

Female

63.2%

Male

20.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
9.7%
35–44
18.2%
45–54
14.1%
55–59
7.3%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
6.2%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$67,870+$4,267 vs state
Mean household income$81,930
Per-capita income$29,173
Poverty rate9.1%-2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population43.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture
18.3%
Professional & business services
15.6%
Retail trade
9.9%
Construction
9.0%
Public administration
7.1%
Information
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Education & health care
5.8%

The largest employment sector in Alfalfa County is agriculture, accounting for 18.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

3.3%

Carpool

81.8%

Public transit

4.8%

Work from home

23.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$103,000$-82,900 vs state

Median home value

$614

Median rent

78.7%

Homeownership rate

2,480

Total housing units

76.2%

Occupied

23.8%

Vacant

21.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.1%

With health insurance

94.2%

With broadband internet

36.1%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

96.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.8%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,685 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Alfalfa County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (5,627 → 5,712), a +0.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma is $67,870, with mean (average) household income of $81,930 and per-capita income of $29,173. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Alfalfa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%), Black or African American (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma is 44.4 years. Residents are 36.8% female and 63.2% male.

The median home value in Alfalfa County is $103,000 and median monthly rent is $614. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,480 total housing units, 23.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 18.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.