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 $70,509 with a poverty rate of 21.4%. The median age in El Reno is 34.7 years: 34.9 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Reno was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,265 | 68.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,572 | 8.77% |
| Native American | 1,514 | 8.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,227 | 6.85% |
| Other race | 1,199 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.21% |
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 | 6,153 | 2.64 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 2,510 | 3.36 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 2,409 | 1.29 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 896 | 3.75 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Male | 338 | 3.95 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,360 | 11.47% |
| Associates Degree | 983 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,538 | 12.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 564 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 4,318 | 36.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 2,700 | 22.77% |
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 | 8,122 | 7,117 | 1,768 |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 1,228 | 108 |
| Black | 895 | 785 | 47 |
| Native American | 836 | 677 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 831 | 652 | 149 |
| Other Race | 599 | 412 | 8 |
| Asian | 49 | 30 | 19 |
| Islander | 32 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,743 | $68,789 | $47,255 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,667 | $62,802 | $59,688 |
| High School Graduate | $35,784 | $38,885 | $33,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,281 | $27,361 | $15,966 |
| Overall | $38,766 | $45,796 | $34,702 |
| Some College | $40,032 | $51,736 | $33,364 |
$38,766
Average Earnings
$45,796
Average Male
$34,702
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.16% of El Reno residents speak only English, while 11.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,687 | 1,779 | 16.65% |
| Hispanic | 2,925 | 1,003 | 34.29% |
| Other | 1,165 | 513 | 44.03% |
| Native | 1,361 | 336 | 24.69% |
| Multiple | 1,529 | 319 | 20.86% |
| Black | 689 | 259 | 37.59% |
| Asian | 93 | 81 | 87.1% |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 100% |
21.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.24%
Male Poverty Rate
21.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Reno is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Reno is White, with 16.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.1% |
| High School | 15.62% |
| Some College | 15.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.21% |
| Female Employed | 15.84% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,567 | $83,626 |
| Households | $54,459 | $70,509 |
| Married Families | $91,981 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,508 | $45,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
735
Number of Veterans
676
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 235 |
| Second Gulf War | 210 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 2.49% |
| Native American | 47 | 4.96% |
| Black | 42 | 3.83% |
| Other Race | 25 | 3.1% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
65.85%
Born in El Reno
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
3.1%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
94.06% of El Reno residents were born in the United States, with 65.85% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.1% 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% |