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Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Alfalfa County had 5,649 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 11 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 40003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,649
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,699 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,696
Median household income
$64,615
±$8,347 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$101,500
±$12,148 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$705
±$97 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Alfalfa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,699 residents in Alfalfa County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,649 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,696 over 867 square miles of land.
| Measure | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,696 | 4,028,634 | −151 |
| Households | 1,938±103 | 1,562,389 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.12 | 2.50 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 2,466±32 | 1,775,127 | −262 |
Alfalfa County's population since 2000
From 6,105 in 2000 to 5,649 in 2025: down 7.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Alfalfa County?
Alfalfa County holds 11 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Helena with 1,527 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Helena | 1,537 | $61,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1,476 | $58,860 |
| Carmen | 360 | $37,143 |
| Goltry | 251 | $96,667 |
| JetGEOID 4038000 | 197 | $56,531 |
| AlineGEOID 4001350 | 168 | $78,309 |
| BurlingtonGEOID 4010050 | 124 | $56,875 |
| NescatungaGEOID 4050975 | 90 | not published |
| AmoritaGEOID 4002000 | 38 | not published |
| ByronGEOID 4010650 | 37 | not published |
| LambertGEOID 4041300 | 5 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alfalfa County?
The median resident of Alfalfa County is 44.6 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.0%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±0.7 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3%±0.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% | 12.7% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±2.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±2.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±2.9 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alfalfa County earn?
Half of Alfalfa County's 1,938 households earn less than $64,615 a year (±$8,347), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,121 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,506 after inflation. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,615±$8,347 | $65,039 | −$11,506 |
| Mean household income | $81,845±$5,998 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,402±$2,093 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5%±4.2 pts | 15.3% | +7.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8%±11.4 pts | 20.1% | +18.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±2.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±3.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alfalfa County?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Alfalfa County's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $101,500 by its owner (±$12,148). The median renter pays $705 a month including utilities, and 29.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $101,500±$12,148 | $199,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $705±$97 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.3%±10.8 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,133±$76 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5%±4.6 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,466±32 | 1,775,127 | −262 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9%±7.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3%±2.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.1%±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alfalfa County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Alfalfa County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alfalfa County get to work?
82.5% of Alfalfa County's workers drive alone and 3.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.1%±1.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±3.9 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±3.0 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Alfalfa County's census tracts?
Alfalfa County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,841 (Tract 9556) to $68,542 (Tract 9560).
| Tract 955640003955600 | 1,387±157 | $56,841 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955740003955700 | 1,346±185 | $62,250 |
| Tract 956040003956000 | 2,963±160 | $68,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Alfalfa County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 77 |
| Median household income | 17th of 77 |
| Median home value | 70th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 77 |
| Median age | 4th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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