Alva, Oklahoma
Alva: City in Oklahoma
About
Alva is a city located in the county of Woods in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,945 and a population density of 799 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,882 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Alva
| Population : | 4,882 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Woods County |
| Postal code : | 73717 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 6.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Capital city : | Alva is capital of Woods County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 09:42:59 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 789 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alva is located at 36°48'18"N 98°40'2"W (36.8049900, -98.6671800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alva
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alva decreased by 1.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,945 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,976 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,010 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,094 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,239 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,270 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,180 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,126 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,020 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,953 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,882 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Other Places in Alva
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People born in Alva (8)
People born in Alva, including United States actor and sportsman Jack Ging, Oklahoma politician Jeffrey W. Hickman, United States federal judge Joe L. Heaton, .
List
- Lex Frieden (Disabilty policy expert, academician and scholar) he was born in 05/03/1949
- Randy Terrill (American politician) he was born in 29/09/1969
- Sara Billey (American mathematician) she was born in 06/02/1968
- Marilyn Mason (American organist and music educator) she was born in 29/06/1925
- Mitchell Gale (American football player) he was born in 07/01/1990
Schools in Alva
College & universities near Alva, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207306 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva (OK) | 73717-2799 |
| 366623 | Northwest Technology Center-Alva | Alva (OK) | 73717 |
Post offices near Alva
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alva Post Office | Alva (OK) | 73717 |
| Hopeton Post Office | Hopeton (OK) | 73746 |
| Dacoma Post Office | Dacoma (OK) | 73731 |
| Hardtner Post Office | Hardtner (KS) | 67057 |
| Burlington Post Office | Burlington (OK) | 73722 |
Other cities in Woods County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Woods County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waynoka | 902 | Human settlement in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Freedom | 284 | Town in Woods County, Oklahoma |
| Dacoma | 106 | Human settlement in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alva distances to largest Oklahoma cities
