Yukon: Demographics & People
25,529 people call Yukon home, in 9,593 households. Population grew 2.9% from 24,802 (2022) to 25,529 (2024). Median age 39.7 years. (3.4y older than Canadian County; 4.5y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 76% White (non-Hispanic) and 8% Hispanic or Latino. 68% of households are family-led. County is gaining 11,673 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.9% from 24,802 (2022) to 25,529 (2024) — about 4.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~26,282 (extrapolated at 1.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 27,308.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 154,405 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 24,802 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 25,529 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 25,529 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 27,308 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.7y is 0.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 25,529 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,703 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,494.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 9,730.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 4,602 |
| Population under 18 | 5,703 |
| Median age | 39.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 25,529 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 19,843 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 848 |
| Asian residents | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,980 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 37.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.6% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 4.3% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 76.3% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 16,265 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 8,214 |
| Share born in this state | 63.7% |
| Share born in another state | 36.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 32.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 690 |
| From Europe | 85 |
| From Asia | 36 |
| From Africa | 199 |
| From Latin America | 28 |
Households & Family Composition
9,593 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 6,449 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 5,813 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 6,449 |
| Married couples with children | 1,760 |
| Single-parent households | 329 |
| Average household size | 2.62 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 236 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 83 |
| Family households | 6,478 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 67.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 9,593 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 11,673 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| 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 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 1,906 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.0% |
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. 260 residents live in group quarters (1.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 260 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40017 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 017 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Canadian |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 15.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40017 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Canadian County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,785 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40017 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Canadian County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 76.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 61.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 148,306 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 18 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 12 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 25,529, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 25,529 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Canadian County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade