Canadian County, Oklahoma
Canadian County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma | |
 Oklahoma's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°32′N 97°59′W / 35.54°N 97.98°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oklahoma |
| Founded | March, 1890 |
| Seat | El Reno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 905 sq mi (2,344 km2) |
| • Land | 900 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
| • Water | 5 sq mi (14 km2) 0.60% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 106,079 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Canadian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 115,541.[1] Its county seat is El RenoTemplate:GR. Canadian County is also part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Canadian County is named for the Canadian River.[2]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 905 square miles (2,343.9 km2), of which 900 square miles (2,331.0 km2) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km2) (0.60%) is water.
Cities and towns
- † Oklahoma City is mainly in Oklahoma County, but a small part of the city limits extends into Canadian County.
Adjacent counties
- Kingfisher County (north)
- Oklahoma County (east)
- Cleveland County (southeast)
- Grady County (south)
- Caddo County (southwest)
- Blaine County (northwest)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 15,981 | — | |
| 1910 | 23,501 | 47.1% | |
| 1920 | 22,288 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 28,115 | 26.1% | |
| 1940 | 27,329 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 25,644 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 24,727 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 32,245 | 30.4% | |
| 1980 | 56,452 | 75.1% | |
| 1990 | 74,409 | 31.8% | |
| 2000 | 87,697 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 115,541 | 31.8% | |
| Historical populations of Canadian CountyTemplate:GR[3][4] | |||
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 87,697 people, 31,484 households, and 24,431 families residing in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile (38/km²). There were 33,969 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.01% White, 2.16% Black or African American, 4.27% Native American, 2.45% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.35% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. 3.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 31,484 households out of which 39.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.30% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.40% were non-families. 19.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,439, and the median income for a family was $51,180. Males had a median income of $35,944 versus $24,631 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,691. About 5.80% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates the Federal Correctional Institution, El Reno in El Reno, Canadian County.[5]
Transportation
Major highways
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Airports
- Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport is a public use airport located Canadian County, 15 nautical miles (28 km) west of the central business district of Oklahoma City, which also owns this airport.[6]
- Sundance Airpark is a public use airport located in Canadian County, 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of the central business district of Oklahoma City. This airport is privately owned.[7]
NRHP Sites
The following sites in Canadian County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
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References
- ^ [1], United States Census Bureau
- ^ Oklahoma Historical Society. "Origin of County Names in Oklahoma", Chronicles of Oklahoma 2:1 (March 1924) 75-82 (retrieved August 18, 2006).
- ^ "2010 Census Data." United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ^ "Oklahoma: Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990." United States Census Bureau. Published 1995-03-27; retrieved 2011-10-14.
- ^ "FCI El Reno Contact Information." Federal Bureau of Prisons. Retrieved on October 1, 2010.
- ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for RCE PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 17 December 2009.
- ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for HSD PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 17 December 2009.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |