El Reno is a city located in Canadian County Oklahoma. El Reno has a 2024 population of 19,910. It is also the county seat of Canadian County. El Reno is currently growing at a rate of 3.61% annually and its population has increased by 16.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,134 in 2020.
The average household income in El Reno is $67,447 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in El Reno is 35.7 years: 35.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Reno was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,064 | 69.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,479 | 8.46% |
| Native American | 1,325 | 7.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,299 | 7.43% |
| Other race | 1,215 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,157 | 2.58 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 2,490 | 3.34 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 2,345 | 1.24 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,012 | 3.49 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Male | 310 | 3.56 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,311 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 898 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,555 | 13.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 584 | 4.98% |
| High School Graduate | 4,338 | 36.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 2,569 | 21.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,953 | 6,957 | 1,820 |
| Hispanic | 1,753 | 1,203 | 86 |
| Black | 950 | 856 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 793 | 624 | 132 |
| Native American | 774 | 647 | 85 |
| Other Race | 719 | 416 | 0 |
| Asian | 65 | 49 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $64,028 | $44,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,517 | $61,940 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $31,780 | $33,110 | $30,883 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,750 | $29,867 | $14,667 |
| Overall | $36,763 | $42,027 | $32,099 |
| Some College | $41,626 | $52,917 | $31,168 |
$36,763
Average Earnings
$42,027
Average Male
$32,099
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.15% of El Reno residents speak only English, while 10.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,511 | 1,671 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,768 | 814 | 29.41% |
| Other | 1,181 | 432 | 36.58% |
| Multiple | 1,457 | 291 | 19.97% |
| Black | 792 | 246 | 31.06% |
| Native | 1,248 | 246 | 19.71% |
| Asian | 87 | 81 | 93.1% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.71%
Male Poverty Rate
19.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Reno is Asian, with 93.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Reno is White, with 15.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.59% |
| High School | 16.78% |
| Some College | 12.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.9% |
| Female Employed | 14.36% |
| Male Employed | 7.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,964 | $77,857 |
| Households | $49,988 | $67,447 |
| Married Families | $84,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,619 | $44,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
755
Number of Veterans
710
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 287 |
| Second Gulf War | 209 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 75+ | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 6.08% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 4.35% |
| Black | 77 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 49 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 48 | 5.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.84%
Born in El Reno
94.13%
Native Born
5.87%
Foreign Born
3.48%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
94.13% of El Reno residents were born in the United States, with 64.84% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,380 | 694 | 3.06% |
| 2028 | 22,686 | 694 | 3.16% |
| 2027 | 21,992 | 694 | 3.26% |
| 2026 | 21,298 | 694 | 3.37% |
| 2025 | 20,604 | 694 | 3.49% |
| 2024 | 19,910 | 694 | 3.61% |
| 2023 | 19,216 | 643 | 3.46% |
| 2022 | 18,573 | 813 | 4.58% |
| 2021 | 17,760 | 626 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 17,134 | -2,873 | -14.36% |
| 2019 | 20,007 | 502 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 19,505 | 515 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 18,990 | 305 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 18,685 | 269 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 18,416 | 356 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 18,060 | 266 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 17,794 | 315 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 17,479 | 332 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 17,147 | 327 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 16,820 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,212 | 798 | 5.18% |
| 1990 | 15,414 | -72 | -0.46% |
| 1980 | 15,486 | 976 | 6.73% |
| 1970 | 14,510 | 3,495 | 31.73% |
| 1960 | 11,015 | 24 | 0.22% |
| 1950 | 10,991 | 913 | 9.06% |
| 1940 | 10,078 | 694 | 7.4% |
| 1930 | 9,384 | 1,647 | 21.29% |
| 1920 | 7,737 | -135 | -1.71% |
| 1910 | 7,872 | 4,489 | 132.69% |
| 1900 | 3,383 | -19,997 | -85.53% |