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 133 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8050,-98.6672 |
| Altitude | 1,348 feet / 411 meters |
| Capital city | Alva is capital of Woods County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 21:01:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 789 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Alva is located at 36°48'18"N 98°40'2"W (36.8049900, -98.6671800).
Alva map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Alva
1Alva City Clerk
415 4th St Suite A, Alva, OK 73717 View details
Phone: +15803271340 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alva, OK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207306 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva (OK) | 73717-2799 |
| 366623 | Northwest Technology Center-Alva | Alva (OK) | 73717 |
Closest post offices linked to 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