Unified School District · OK
McAlester Public Schools
McAlester Public Schools is a unified school district in Oklahoma with a community population of 17,792. The median household income is $49,752 and the median age is 35.2.
17,792
Population
579
People / sq mi
$49,752
Median Income
35.2
Median Age
McAlester Public Schools covers 31 sq mi of land at 579.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,752
Median Household Income
$25,271
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$142,600
Median Home Value
$914
Median Rent
57.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.7%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
McAlester Public Schools serves a community with a population of 17,792 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Oklahoma.
The median household income in McAlester Public Schools is $49,752, with a per capita income of $25,271. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
McAlester Public Schools is 66.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In McAlester Public Schools, 84.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in McAlester Public Schools is $142,600, with a median rent of $914. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.
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Data for McAlester Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4019440).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.