Chandler: Demographics & People
Chandler is home to 2,899 people, in 1,215 households. Population grew 0.2% from 2,893 (2022) to 2,899 (2024). Median age 36.2 years. (5.3y younger than Lincoln County; 1.0y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 69% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 53% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,186 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 47% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 78 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.2% from 2,893 (2022) to 2,899 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,905 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,458 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,893 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,899 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 2,899 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 2,913 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.2y is 2.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,899 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 780 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 613.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,015.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 491 |
| Population under 18 | 780 |
| Median age | 36.2 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 2,899 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,984 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 208 |
| Asian residents | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 117 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 28.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 83.9% |
| Asian population | 2.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 7.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 69.2% (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). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,932 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 890 |
| Share born in this state | 66.6% |
| Share born in another state | 33.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 30.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 60 |
| From Europe | 22 |
| From Africa | 38 |
Households & Family Composition
1,215 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 53% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 686 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 780 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 686 |
| Married couples with children | 186 |
| Single-parent households | 14 |
| Average household size | 2.31 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 111 |
| Family households | 645 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 53.1% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 1,215 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. 12.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,186 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 32,331 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 31,145 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,186 |
| 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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.3% |
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. 136 residents live in group quarters (4.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 136 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40081 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 081 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lincoln |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 28.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40081 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lincoln County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,087 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40081 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lincoln County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 42.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 34,877 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,899, stable, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,899 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Lincoln County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade