Canadian County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Canadian County, Oklahoma is 162,621 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $85,427, the median home value is $230,300, and the median age is 36.1.

The population of Canadian County has grown 56.2% since 2010 (116,360 → 181,760), a +3.24% annualized rate.

Canadian County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

162,621

Population

+3.24%

Annual growth

181

People / sq mi

$85,427

Median Income

$230,300

Median Home Value

Canadian County covers 897 sq mi of land at 181.4 people per square mile.

About Canadian County, OK

Canadian County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 162,621. It ranks #4 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 36.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Canadian County is $85,427, above the US median of $74,580. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $230,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,208. The homeownership rate of 74.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Canadian County reflects 31.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.

Canadian County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Canadian County had a population of 116,360 in 2010 and 181,760 in 2024, a 56.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 181,760 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.24%.

181,760

Population (2024)

116,360

Population (2010)

181,760

Peak (2024)

3.24%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	116,360	-	-	estimate
2011	119,414	+3,054	+2.62%	estimate
2012	122,526	+3,112	+2.61%	estimate
2013	125,992	+3,466	+2.83%	estimate
2014	129,384	+3,392	+2.69%	estimate
2015	133,241	+3,857	+2.98%	estimate
2016	136,508	+3,267	+2.45%	estimate
2017	140,146	+3,638	+2.67%	estimate
2018	144,570	+4,424	+3.16%	estimate
2019	148,635	+4,065	+2.81%	estimate
2020	155,445	+6,810	+4.58%	estimate
2021	162,029	+6,584	+4.24%	estimate
2022	169,507	+7,478	+4.62%	estimate
2023	176,184	+6,677	+3.94%	estimate
2024	181,760	+5,576	+3.16%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	74.5%
Black or African American	3.6%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	8.4%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

36.1

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

13.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

14.5%

35–44

15.4%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

8.3%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 13.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$85,427+$21,824 vs state
Mean household income	$102,440
Per-capita income	$37,984
Poverty rate	5.8%-5.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	65.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Finance & real estate

10.7%

Manufacturing

7.8%

Public administration

7.7%

Education & health care

7.4%

Information

6.8%

Retail trade

6.0%

Construction

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Canadian County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

81.3%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$230,300+$44,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,208

Median rent

74.8%

Homeownership rate

60,990

Total housing units

94.2%

Occupied

5.8%

Vacant

25.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.9%

With health insurance

97.0%

With broadband internet

31.7%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

14.1%

With a disability

90.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.2%

High School+

31.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Canadian County, Oklahoma has a population of 162,621 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 181 people per square mile.

The population of Canadian County has grown 56.2% since 2010 (116,360 → 181,760), a +3.24% annualized rate.

The median household income in Canadian County, Oklahoma is $85,427, with mean (average) household income of $102,440 and per-capita income of $37,984. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Canadian County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.4%), Black or African American (3.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Canadian County, Oklahoma is 36.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Canadian County is $230,300 and median monthly rent is $1,208. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 60,990 total housing units, 5.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Canadian County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Canadian County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.