County · Oklahoma
Canadian County, Oklahoma
Canadian County, Oklahoma. Canadian County had 187,189 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 21.4% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 37 census tracts. GEOID 40017.
Canadian County is one of the 7 counties of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
187,189
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 154,405 · ACS 2020-2024: 168,985
Median household income
$87,751
±$2,499 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$246,200
±$4,998 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$1,289
±$49 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Canadian County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 154,405 residents in Canadian County. The Census Bureau estimates 187,189 for July 1, 2025, up 21.4% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 168,985 over 897 square miles of land.
| Measure | Canadian County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 168,985 | 4,028,634 | +28,530 |
| Households | 58,227±512 | 1,562,389 | +13,321 |
| Average household size | 2.86±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 61,956±67 | 1,775,127 | +13,489 |
Canadian County's population since 2000
From 87,697 in 2000 to 187,189 in 2025: up 113.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Canadian County?
Canadian County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Oklahoma City with 719,849 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oklahoma City | 681,054 | $68,656 |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 23,630 | $75,273 |
| Mustang | 19,879 | $87,844 |
| El Reno | 16,989 | $56,219 |
| Piedmont | 7,402 | $104,441 |
| Union City | 1,794 | $105,833 |
| Calumet | 443 | $80,938 |
| Cedar Lake | 404 | $32,917 |
| Okarche | 1,141 | $94,063 |
| Geary | 994 | $50,677 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Canadian County?
The median resident of Canadian County is 36.3 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.0%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Canadian County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.2 | 37.0 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.6%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.0% | 12.7% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.1%±0.5 pts | 62.1% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±0.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±0.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±0.8 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±0.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9%±1.3 pts | 28.3% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±0.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Canadian County earn?
Half of Canadian County's 58,227 households earn less than $87,751 a year (±$2,499), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $88,679 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canadian County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,751±$2,499 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,258±$2,895 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,908±$953 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6%±1.6 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4%±1.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6%±0.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Canadian County?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Canadian County's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,200 by its owner (±$4,998). The median renter pays $1,289 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Canadian County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,200±$4,998 | $199,800 | +$42,520 |
| Median gross rent | $1,289±$49 | $1,014 | +$131 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0%±2.8 pts | 37.5% | +8.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,738±$32 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8%±1.5 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 61,956±67 | 1,775,127 | +13,489 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.8%±1.2 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±0.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.0%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.5 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 Canadian County building?
Builders took permits for 370 new housing units across Canadian County in 2025 (314 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Canadian County get to work?
79.7% of Canadian County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Canadian County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7%±1.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.7 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7%±1.4 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±0.6 | 22.4 min | +0.9 min |
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 are Canadian County's census tracts?
Canadian County is divided into 37 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,481 (Tract 3005) to $144,333 (Tract 3014.08).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Canadian County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 77 |
| Median household income | 1st of 77 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 77 |
| Median age | 67th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Canadian County 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' school search.