City · Oklahoma
Anadarko, Oklahoma
Anadarko, city, in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Anadarko had 5,448 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,745 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,572 (±56). GEOID 4002050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,448
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,745 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,572 ±56
Median household income
$43,105
±$6,768 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$89,300
±$13,810 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$775
±$136 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Anadarko and what county is it in?
Anadarko is a city in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 809 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Anadarko, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,448 people lived in Anadarko on July 1, 2025, down 5.2% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 5,745 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,572 (±56).
| Measure | Anadarko | Caddo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,572 ±56 | 26,447 | −1,054 |
| Households | 1,661 ±150 | 9,053 | −710 |
| Average household size | 3.26 ±0.28 | 2.77 | +0.55 |
| Housing units | 2,286 ±168 | 11,545 | −632 |
Anadarko's population since 2000
From 6,645 in 2000 to 5,448 in 2025: down 18.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Anadarko as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anadarko?
The median resident of Anadarko is 33.8 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 31.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.2%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anadarko | Caddo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 ±4.3 | 37.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±2.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±1.8 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 56.1% ±2.7 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.4% ±4.2 pts | 17.0% | +9.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.2% ±4.2 pts | 53.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 31.6% ±4.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±4.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±3.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.2% ±3.4 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3% ±3.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.3% ±4.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anadarko earn?
Half of Anadarko's 1,661 households earn less than $43,105 a year (±$6,768), against $55,353 in Caddo County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $53,008 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anadarko | Caddo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,105 ±$6,768 | $55,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,152 ±$6,044 | $68,492 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,387 ±$3,066 | $27,153 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.5% ±6.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.6% ±9.9 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4% ±5.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±2.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±4.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anadarko?
Owners occupy 58.4% of Anadarko's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,300 by its owner (±$13,810). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anadarko | Caddo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,300 ±$13,810 | $115,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$136 | $734 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8% ±10.6 pts | 30.1% | +27.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,005 ±$123 | $1,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.4% ±6.1 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.6% ±6.1 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,286 ±168 | 11,545 | −632 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±4.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.7% ±4.0 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.0% ±4.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.2% ±5.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Anadarko building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Anadarko in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anadarko work and get to work?
76.1% of Anadarko's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Anadarko | Caddo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0% ±4.9 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±7.5 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±6.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.2% ±4.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±4.1 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Anadarko?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Anadarko, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,350 (Tract 1621.02) to $50,417 (Tract 1621.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1621.02Caddo County | 3,227 | $34,350 |
| Tract 1621.01Caddo County | 2,939 | $50,417 |
| Tract 1620Caddo County | 2,491 | $63,636 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Anadarko) · Census block assignment files
How does Anadarko compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Anadarko is the 4,665th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Anadarko ranks 181st of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 207th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th | 229 |
| Median household income | 181st | 228 |
| Per capita income | 173rd | 229 |
| Median home value | 197th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 181st | 226 |
| Median age | 184th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 168th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 158th | 229 |
Anadarko's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Anadarko with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Anadarko?
10 of the 57 figures for Anadarko on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anadarko are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Anadarko.