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Canadian

Oklahoma · 143 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Canadian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−40%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+1%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281742202653111990201020202024Canadian
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,506
−10%since 2000
from $13,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canadian on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(23)
Diversity Score34.1%(49)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−15%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canadian, Oklahoma?

Canadian, Oklahoma has about 143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canadian, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Canadian, Oklahoma earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canadian, Oklahoma expensive?

In Canadian, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Canadian, Oklahoma?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canadian, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canadian, Oklahoma?

About 7.7% of people in Canadian, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canadian, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Canadian, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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