Canadian Shores: Demographics & People
Census counts 194 people in Canadian Shores, in 70 households. Population shrank 27.6% from 268 (2022) to 194 (2024). Median age 34.0 years. (6.6y younger than Pittsburg County; 1.2y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 38% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 8% Hispanic or Latino. 61% of households are family-led. County is gaining 822 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 39% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 142 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 27.6% from 268 (2022) to 194 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~144 (extrapolated at -13.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 91.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,773 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -27.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 268 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 194 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 194 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 91 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.0y is 4.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 38% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 37.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 194 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 73 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 29.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 51.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 41 |
| Population under 18 | 73 |
| Median age | 34.0 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 194 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 233 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 13 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.45 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.2% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 84.0% (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.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Residents born in this state | 135 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 55 |
| Share born in this state | 69.6% |
| Share born in another state | 30.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
70 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 61% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 56 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 56 |
| Married couples with children | 12 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 3.12 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 33 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 43 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 61.4% (at Oklahoma median) |
| Total households | 70 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. 2.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 822 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 36,504 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 35,682 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 822 |
| 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-02 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Pittsburg |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 36.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40121 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Pittsburg County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,247 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40121 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Pittsburg County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,654 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 37.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 194, shrinking, young professional, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 194 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Pittsburg County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade