Alva, Oklahoma is a small town of 5,056 people located in the northwest corner of Oklahoma. With a population density of 763 people per square mile, Alva is more rural than the rest of the United States which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses in Alva that locals frequent for shopping and dining. Some of these include Uniquely Yours Boutique, Alva Natural Foods, and Kelly’s Grocery. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Alva with fishing, boating, and camping at Chancy Lake State Park. There are also various organizations that offer recreational activities such as the Woods County 4-H Club and Woodward County Historical Society. Additionally, there are some local sporting events like rodeos and cheerleading competitions that bring the town together to celebrate their community spirit.
The population in Alva is 5,056. There are 790 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alva is 29.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alva is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alva
- 44.5% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 14.2% have children, but are single
Race in Alva
- 85.5% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander