Canadian County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Canadian County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 162,621. It is the 4th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Canadian County is 36.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Canadian County is $85,427. This is 34% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $230,300. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Canadian County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Canadian County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%.

Education

31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Canadian County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.