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Canadian County

Oklahoma · 154,405 residents · 896.573 sq mi
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Canadian County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,591. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,700. Households here earn about 37% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154,405
+76%since 2000
from 87,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K93K122K150K178K1990201020202024Canadian County
2024169K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,591
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,970
+57%since 2000
from $19,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(74,568)
Black2.1%(1,833)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(3,386)
Asian2.4%(2,110)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(18,427)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(107,898)
Black3.4%(5,307)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(16,377)
Asian3.1%(4,782)
Other9.8%(15,150)
Diversity Score56.8%(87,753)
Segregation Score21.9%(33,842)
Diversity Score
57
+170%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canadian County, Oklahoma?

Canadian County, Oklahoma has about 154,405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canadian County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Canadian County, Oklahoma earns about $73,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canadian County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Canadian County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Canadian County, Oklahoma?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Canadian County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canadian County, Oklahoma?

About 7.4% of people in Canadian County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canadian County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Canadian County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79,996 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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