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Alderson, OK
Town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Population
259
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Alderson and its ZIP codes
Alderson at a glance
- Alderson is about 7.6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Alderson, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsburg County. PPP loans are for Alderson.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,982
14,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$370M
FY 2026, $8,453 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alderson, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
862
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alderson, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Alderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BacheCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| KrebsCity | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| McAlesterCity | 4.2 mi | 17.8 |
| HaileyvilleCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| AdamsonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HartshorneCity | 8.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Bug TussleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| SavannaTown | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| GowenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| HaywoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| CrowderTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| ArpelarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| PittsburgTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KiowaTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alderson, OK in?
- Alderson is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Alderson, OK?
- About 259 people live in Alderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alderson?
- Nearby places include Bache (2.1 mi), Krebs (2.6 mi), McAlester (4.2 mi), Haileyville (7 mi), Adamson (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023