Canadian County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Canadian County has a population of 168,985 residents and a median age of 36.3 years, making it the #407 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.0%. The median home value is $246,200, and the median household income is $87,751, which is 17% above the national median.
Demographics
Canadian County has a population of 168,985, making it the #407 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Canadian County is $87,751, ranking #356 out of 3,222 counties — 16.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Canadian County is $246,200 (-12.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,289/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Canadian County, 31.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5.3% below the national average, ranking #633 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Canadian County is 77.7 years. 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.2% of adults in Canadian County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 16.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 15.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Canadian County is 3.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
8.7% of children in Canadian County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Canadian County is 59.4%. The mean commute time is 27.3 min, which is 1.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Canadian County voted Republican with a margin of 40.4%. The vote was 28.8% Dem / 69.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.9 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Canadian County, Oklahoma
Canadian County, Oklahoma has a total population of 168,985, making it the 407th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Canadian County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Canadian County is $87,751, which ranks #356 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Canadian County is $246,200, 12.7% below the national median. Renters in Canadian County pay a median gross rent of $1,289 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Canadian County, 31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Canadian County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) and Two or More Races (7.3%).
All data for Canadian County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.