Census ACS · #676 μSA
McAlester Metro Area
The McAlester, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has 43,629 residents. The median household income is $54,787 and the median home value is $146,300.
43,629
Population
33
People / sq mi
$54,787
Median Income
$146,300
Median Home Value
The McAlester CBSA covers 1,306 sq mi of land at 33.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.1% |
Economy & Income
$54,787
Median Household Income
$29,823
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,300
Median Home Value
$857
Median Rent
71.4%
Homeownership
Education
87.3%
High School+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
21.1 min
Avg Commute
31.0%
Foreign Born
McAlester spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The McAlester, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 43,629 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #676 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the McAlester metro area is $54,787, with a per capita income of $29,823.
The McAlester, Ok CBSA spans the state of Oklahoma.
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Data for the McAlester, Ok CBSA (32540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.