McAlester
City in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
McAlester is a city in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with 18,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Krebs, 3.1 miles E.
- 18,171residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.1 km²
- 1,021 / sq mipopulation density
- 74554ZIP code
About McAlester
McAlester is a city in and the county seat of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, McAlester had a population of 18,171. The town gets its name from James Jackson "J. J." McAlester, an early settler and businessman who later became lieutenant governor of Oklahoma. McAlester married Rebecca Burney, the daughter of a full-blood Chickasaw family, which made him a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.
McAlester is the home of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, the former site of an "inside the walls" prison rodeo that ESPN's SportsCenter once broadcast. The prison's nickname, Big Mac, was derived from its location in the town.
McAlester is home to many of the employees of the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. This facility makes the majority of the bombs used by the United States military. In 1998 McAlester became the home of the Defense Ammunition Center (DAC), which moved from Savanna, Illinois, to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
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Living in McAlester
- Median household income
- $51,930
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Median rent
- $915/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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McAlester had 18,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,021 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McAlester at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Pittsburg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.80 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9261° N, 95.7736° W |
| ZIP code | 74554 |
| Official website | cityofmcalester.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4044800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McAlester
- Krebs3.1 mi E
- Alderson5.1 mi E
- Savanna7.1 mi SW
- Bache7.3 mi E
- Bug Tussle8.6 mi NE
- Arpelar10.1 mi W
- Haywood10.4 mi W
- Blanco12.1 mi S
- Haileyville12.1 mi SE
- Adamson12.8 mi E
- Hartshorne13.4 mi SE
- Scipio13.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McAlester
What county is McAlester in?
McAlester is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of McAlester, OK?
18,171 people lived in McAlester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McAlester, OK?
The ZIP code of McAlester is 74554.
What is the elevation of McAlester?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McAlester?
Krebs (3.1 mi), Alderson (5.1 mi), Savanna (7.1 mi), Bache (7.3 mi), Bug Tussle (8.6 mi).
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