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Chandler

Oklahoma · 2,858 residents · 9.595 sq mi
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Chandler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,100. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,858
+1%since 2000
from 2,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chandler
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,619
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,590
+54%since 2000
from $14,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,243)
Black9.6%(273)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(51)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(816)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,037)
Black6.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(92)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other17.2%(492)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,591)
Diversity Score
56
+94%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chandler, Oklahoma?

Chandler, Oklahoma has about 2,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chandler, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chandler, Oklahoma earns about $47,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chandler, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chandler, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $92,100, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Chandler, Oklahoma?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chandler, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chandler, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of people in Chandler, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chandler, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Chandler, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 306 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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