Canadian County: Demographics & People
Canadian County's population stands at 168,985 people, in 58,227 households. Median age 36.3 years. (1.1y older than Oklahoma). Population is 12% Hispanic or Latino and 4% Black. County is gaining 11,673 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 168,985; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 168,985 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 71,682 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 36.3y is 2.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 168,985 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 43,344 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 37,921.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 64,640.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 23,080 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 25.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 38.2% |
| Median age | 36.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 168,985 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 168,985 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 122,750 |
| Black residents | 6,586 |
| Asian residents | 5,289 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 5,887 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 269 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 7,533 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 20,671 |
| Diversity Index | 45.2% |
| Asian population | 3.1% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 3.9% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 13.6% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 168,985 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 159,892 |
| Residents born in this state | 102,630 |
| Residents born in another state | 55,508 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 23,050 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 14,055 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,754 |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
58,227 households.
| Family households | 42,464 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 58,227 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 11,673 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 174,400 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 162,727 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 11,673 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 166,415 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 24,487 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 2,392 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 167,410 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 143,356 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 8,727 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 10,511 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 4,559 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 257 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 24,054 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 14.4% |
| Pct White | 72.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29