| Place Name | McAlester |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 74501 |
| County | Pittsburg County |
| Area Code(s) | 539,918 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 18,412 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.15% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 78.46% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | McAlester, OK |
| US Congressional District(s) | Oklahoma 2nd |
| State House Districts | 17,18 |
| State Senate Districts | 7 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 78.46% |
| African American | 5.05% |
| Hispanic | 7.49% |
| Asian | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0.23% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7.98% |