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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

Population 168,985
Median Household Income $87,751
Median Home Value $246,200
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Median Age 36.3 years
Homeownership Rate 74.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.9%
High School Graduation 92.7%
Cities/Places 9
Population 168,985 4th of 77
Median Income $87,751 35% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Unemployment 4.5%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population162,621168,985+3.9%
Median household income$85,427$87,751+2.7%
Median home value$230,300$246,200+6.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.4%
$25K-$50K 15.1%
$50K-$100K 32.4%
$100K+ 43.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
2.0%
$15K-$20K
1.9%
$20K-$25K
2.5%
$25K-$30K
3.2%
$30K-$35K
2.2%
$35K-$40K
2.3%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
10.6%
$75K-$100K
15.2%
$100K-$125K
12.1%
$125K-$150K
10.3%
$150K-$200K
11.3%
$200K+
9.4%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
67.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,289/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

49out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Canadian County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Yukon25,529$75,2738.8%$198,900
Mustang22,192$87,8448.0%$239,200
El Reno18,557$56,21919.3%$165,900
Piedmont8,342$104,4412.6%$330,100
Union City1,722$105,83311.5%$298,400
Okarche1,293$94,06311.8%$239,000
Geary841$50,67733.3%$67,900
Calumet493$80,93810.1%$106,300
Cedar Lake421$32,91731.5%$77,000

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.