El Reno, OK

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2023 Population

17,919

2.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.7

2.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21.4%

10.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$54,459

8.94% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$157,000

10.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,524

0.344% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, El Reno, OK had a population of 17.9k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $54,459. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of El Reno, OK grew from 17,474 to 17,919, a 2.55% increase and its median household income grew from $49,988 to $54,459, a 8.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Reno, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.74%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.08%), Other (Hispanic) (6.06%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.93%).

None of the households in El Reno, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in El Reno, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Reno, OK are Canadian Valley Technology Center (575 degrees awarded in 2023) and Redlands Community College (233 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in El Reno, OK was $157,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in El Reno, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in El Reno, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

El Reno, OK is home to a population of 17.9k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.94% of El Reno, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2023, there were 9.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.5k people) in El Reno, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of El Reno, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in El Reno, OK was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in El Reno, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Reno, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 696
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 266
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 271

18.2%

Hispanic Population

3.27k people

18.2% of the people in El Reno, OK are hispanic (3.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in El Reno, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,193 ± 7,747 people
Vietnam
12,454 ± 2,736 people
India
10,765 ± 2,544 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 102,193 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 12,454 and India with 10,765.

Foreign-Born Population

5.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

5.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2023, 5.94% of El Reno, OK residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Reno, OK was 5.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in El Reno, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
231 ± 80
Gulf War (2001-)
210 ± 110
Gulf War (1990s)
130 ± 62

El Reno, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of El Reno, OK employs 7.52k people. The largest industries in El Reno, OK are Retail Trade (1,200 people), Accommodation & Food Services (757 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (661 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($112,895), Public Administration ($73,750), and Utilities ($65,885).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,245. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.52k

2023 Value

± 624

−0.344%

1 Year decline

± 11.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Reno, OK declined at a rate of −0.344%, from 7.55k employees to 7.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Reno, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (904 people), Management Occupations (812 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (799 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Reno, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.52k

2023 Value

± 624

−0.344%

1 Year decline

± 11.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in El Reno, OK declined at a rate of −0.344%, from 7.55k employees to 7.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Reno, OK, are Retail Trade (1,200 people), Accommodation & Food Services (757 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (661 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Reno, OK, though some of these residents may live in El Reno, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,056

Median earning men ± $4,725

$33,026

Median earning women ± $4,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($114,276), Public Administration ($78,776), and Construction ($60,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,031), Wholesale Trade ($52,778), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for El Reno, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in El Reno, OK awarded 808 degrees. The student population of El Reno, OK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,793 male students and 2,128 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Reno, OK are White (519 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (115 and 14.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (81 and 10%), and Black or African American (46 and 5.69%).

The largest universities in El Reno, OK by number of degrees awarded are Canadian Valley Technology Center (575 and 71.2%) and Redlands Community College (233 and 28.8%).

The most popular majors in El Reno, OK are Liberal Arts & Sciences (83 and 10.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (60 and 7.43%), and General Cosmetology (41 and 5.07%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,921 students enrolled in El Reno, OK, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,448 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
39 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
60 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in El Reno, OK was Welding Technology with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in El Reno, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Canadian Valley Technology Center
575 degrees awarded
Redlands Community College
233 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Canadian Valley Technology Center with 575 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Reno, OK, which is 0.901 times less than the 425 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 519 degrees mean that there were 4.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 115 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,645) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($740) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in El Reno, OK was $157,000 in 2023, which is 0.517 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,100 to $157,000, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in El Reno, OK is 56.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in El Reno, OK have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Reno, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in El Reno, OK is $54,459. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in El Reno, OK was Census Tract 3002.02 with a value of $76,706, followed by Census Tract 3006 and Census Tract 3003, with respective values of $55,750 and $55,481.

Housing

Property

$157,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,801

$3,485

Median Property Taxes

±$441

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Reno, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in El Reno, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.6%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.6% of the housing units in El Reno, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in El Reno, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3002.02
Census Tract 3006
Census Tract 3003

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Reno, OK was Census Tract 3002.02 with a value of $76,706, followed by Census Tract 3006 and Census Tract 3003, with respective values of $55,750 and $55,481.

The following map shows all of the places in El Reno, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,459

Median Household Income

± $5,935

6.15k

Number of Households

± 583

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.15k households in El Reno, OK grew to $54,459 from the previous year's value of $49,988.

The following chart displays the households in El Reno, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for El Reno, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2022, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.507% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (8.59%)
Worked At Home (6.29%)

In 2023, 83.8% of workers in El Reno, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.59%) and those who worked at home (6.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Reno, OK have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in El Reno, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in El Reno, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Reno, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Reno, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Reno, OK (3.45k out of 16.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Reno, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81.8% of the population of El Reno, OK has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Canadian County, OK see 2785 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year (2696 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2344 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 499 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Canadian County, OK.

2,785 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Canadian County, OK

Primary care physicians in Canadian County, OK see an average of 2,785 patients per year. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year (2,696 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Canadian County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.2%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Reno, OK grew by 1.48% from 18% to 18.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Reno, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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