Alderson, Oklahoma facts for kids
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 Alderson, Oklahoma
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Alderson, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
Alderson, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 376.71/sq mi (145.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74522
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| Area codes | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-01150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412346 |
Alderson is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2010, about 304 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 220.
History of Alderson
Alderson got its first post office on March 5, 1890. The town was named after William Charles Alderson. He was an important person for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.
Interestingly, William Charles Alderson was also known as "Willy." He was one of the children featured in a book called Our Cousins in Ohio (1849) by Mary Howitt. This book shared many stories about him.
When Alderson was first established, it was part of Tobucksy County. This area was within the Choctaw Nation, which was a large territory belonging to the Choctaw people.
Geography
Alderson is located in Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.5 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 786 | — | |
| 1920 | 855 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 421 | −50.8% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −19.2% | |
| 1950 | 311 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −33.4% | |
| 1970 | 215 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 366 | 70.2% | |
| 1990 | 395 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 261 | −33.9% | |
| 2010 | 304 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 220 | −27.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 304 people living in Alderson. The town had about 610 people per square mile. There were 129 homes in the town.
Most people in Alderson were White (about 67%). About 19% were Native American. A smaller number of people were African American or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 97 households in Alderson. In 36% of these homes, children under 18 lived there. About 28% of homes had only one person living in them. And 10% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 32% were under 18 years old. About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old. And about 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Alderson was 37 years.
The median income for a household was $23,750. For families, it was $31,250. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 20% of the people in Alderson lived below the poverty line. This included 18% of those under 18. It also included 27% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Alderson (Oklahoma) para niños
