Canadian County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Canadian County, Oklahoma has a population of 168,985, the 4th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $87,751 and the median home value is $246,200. The poverty rate is 8.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Canadian County Quick Facts
How Canadian County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 162,621 | 168,985 | +3.9% |
| Median household income | $85,427 | $87,751 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $230,300 | $246,200 | +6.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Canadian County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 25,529 | $75,273 | 8.8% | $198,900 |
| Mustang | 22,192 | $87,844 | 8.0% | $239,200 |
| El Reno | 18,557 | $56,219 | 19.3% | $165,900 |
| Piedmont | 8,342 | $104,441 | 2.6% | $330,100 |
| Union City | 1,722 | $105,833 | 11.5% | $298,400 |
| Okarche | 1,293 | $94,063 | 11.8% | $239,000 |
| Geary | 841 | $50,677 | 33.3% | $67,900 |
| Calumet | 493 | $80,938 | 10.1% | $106,300 |
| Cedar Lake | 421 | $32,917 | 31.5% | $77,000 |
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Population Overview
Canadian County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 168,985. It is the 4th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Canadian County is 36.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Canadian County is $87,751. This is 35% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $246,200. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, 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 70.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%.
Education
31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Canadian County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Canadian County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Canadian County, Oklahoma?
Canadian County has a population of 168,985, making it the 4th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Canadian County?
The median household income in Canadian County is $87,751 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.
How many cities are in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
Canadian County contains 9 Census-designated places.