Alva, OK Demographics

A map of Alva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,034	4,021	81.0%	80.0%
Hispanic	502	413	10.1%	8.2%
Multiracial	216	259	4.3%	5.2%
Black	120	149	2.4%	3.0%
Native American/Other	107	119	2.1%	2.4%
Asian	3	67	0.1%	1.3%

Alva, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,982, a less than 1% change from the 5,028 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alva has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alva, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alva is ranked the 76th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alva was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alva's White Population

4,034 residents of Alva, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alva is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Alva ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Alva's population has increased from 80.0% to 81.0%.

Alva is more White than neighboring Capron (0% White), Dacoma (64.4% White), and Hardtner (61.1% White). Alva is less White than neighboring Hopeton (100% White), and Avard (100% White).

Alva's Black Population

120 residents of Alva, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alva is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Alva ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.4%.

Alva is more Black than neighboring Hopeton (0% Black), Capron (0% Black), Avard (0% Black), Dacoma (0% Black), and Hardtner (0% Black).

Alva's Asian Population

3 residents of Alva, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alva is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Alva ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Asian population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. Asian residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.1%.

Alva is more Asian than neighboring Hopeton (0% Asian), Capron (0% Asian), Avard (0% Asian), Dacoma (0% Asian), and Hardtner (0% Asian).

Alva's Hispanic Population

502 residents of Alva, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alva is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alva ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Alva's population has increased from 8.2% to 10.1%.

Alva is more Hispanic than neighboring Hopeton (0% Hispanic), Capron (0% Hispanic), Avard (0% Hispanic), and Dacoma (0% Hispanic). Alva is less Hispanic than neighboring Hardtner (24.5% Hispanic).

Alva's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Alva, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alva is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Alva ranks 729th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Alva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopeton (0% Native American/Other), Capron (0% Native American/Other), and Avard (0% Native American/Other). Alva is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dacoma (8.9% Native American/Other), and Hardtner (11.1% Native American/Other).

Alva's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Alva, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alva is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Alva ranks 708th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Alva's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Alva is more Multiracial than neighboring Hopeton (0% Multiracial), Capron (0% Multiracial), Avard (0% Multiracial), and Hardtner (3.2% Multiracial). Alva is less Multiracial than neighboring Dacoma (26.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.