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37-482: Central Oklahoma is dominated by the largest urban area in the state, the Greater Oklahoma City area. Oklahoma City is the political, economic, tourism, commercial, industrial, financial, and geographical hub of the state, as well as being its primary cultural center. The only Central Oklahoma city which is not officially considered a suburb of Oklahoma City is Stillwater, Oklahoma . Central Oklahoma

74-627: A city-owned public use airport in Canadian County, Oklahoma ; and Sundance Airpark , a privately owned public use airport in Canadian County. There are no sea ports in Central Oklahoma, as water exports must go through Northeastern Oklahoma via Tulsa , which has one of two large-scale seaport in the state. There are four primary highways in Central Oklahoma. Interstate 35 connects the region with Texas and Kansas to

111-575: A per capita income of $ 32,703. Among the population economically, 14.5% of its population lived at or below the poverty line. According to Forbes , its cost of living was 6% below the national average. Religiously and spiritually, the Association of Religion Data Archives in 2020 reported that the Southern Baptist Convention was the metropolitan area's largest Christian tradition with 213,008 members, Christianity being

148-544: A population of 1,425,695 at the 2020 census , up from 1,252,987 in 2010; the 2021 American Community Survey estimated its population increased to 1,441,647. With a 2021 median age of 36.1, the sex ratio was 51% female and 49% male. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, its racial and ethnic makeup was 67.4% non-Hispanic white , 10.4% African American , 4.1% Native American , 2.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 5.5% from other races or ethnicities, 5.2% multiracial , and 11.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race. During

185-568: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma . As of the 2020 census , the population was 154,405, making it the fourth most populous county in Oklahoma. Its county seat is El Reno . The county is named for the Canadian River , which forms part of its southern border. The river may have been named for early European explorers who were fur traders and trappers from New France , or pre-1763 colonial Canada . Canadian County

222-748: Is a humid-subtropical region dominated by the Cross Timbers , an area of prairie and patches of forest at the eastern extent of the Great Plains . The region is essentially a transition buffer between the wetter and more forested Eastern Oklahoma and the semi-arid high plains of Western Oklahoma, and experiences extreme swings between dry and wet weather patterns. Climate is dominated by large differences in annual rainfall totals, with Central Oklahoma's western boundary receiving far less rain than compared to its eastern boundary. Because of these convergences of dry and wet weather patterns, Central Oklahoma

259-583: Is at the heart of what is known as Tornado Alley , and is one of the most tornado-prone areas in the United States. Central Oklahoma is home to The Oklahoman , the most widely circulated in the state. NewsOK.com is the Oklahoman's online presence. okcBIZ is a monthly publication that covers business news affecting those who live and work in Central Oklahoma. WKY Radio in Oklahoma City

296-760: Is land and 9.0 square miles (23 km ) (1.0%) is water. The county lies mostly within the Red Bed Plains, a subregion of the Osage Plains physiographic region. Its northwestern corner is in the Gypsum Hills. The county is drained by the North Canadian River and the Canadian River , which both flow through the county from northwest to southeast. According to a study published by the Oklahoma Geological Survey,

333-626: Is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan statistical area . In 1859, the United States expelled the Caddo Nation of Louisiana from its Brazos reservation in Texas and relocated it to what would eventually become Canadian County, Oklahoma. Showetat , the last hereditary chief of the Caddo, set up his camp here and is considered Canadian County's first permanent resident. (Union City developed near his camp site.) The federal government relocated

370-634: Is the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma which is routinely ranked as the top public regional university by the U.S. News Rankings. Other colleges include Oklahoma Christian University , Oklahoma City University , Langston University , and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma , in Chickasha . Central Oklahoma is home to the state's oldest and largest single site hospital, St. Anthony Hospital and Physicians Medical Center, and

407-515: Is the primary airport of the region and the busiest in the state. The airport has one terminal with 17 gates, but is in the process of expansion. Wiley Post Airport in Bethany and Max Westheimer Airport in Norman serve as reliever airports for Will Rogers Airport. The region is also home to Tinker Air Force Base , the largest military air depot in the nation; Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport ,

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444-555: The 2020 U.S. census , the metropolitan region had a population of 1,425,695, up from 1,083,346 at the 2000 census . The Micropolitan Statistical Area of Shawnee (in Pottawatomie County ) is included in Oklahoma City's Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which brings the area population to 1,498,693. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area, being the state's principal and largest metropolitan statistical area, had

481-824: The Edmond Medical Center , Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, the Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, Lakeside Women's Hospital . 35°30′N 97°30′W  /  35.5°N 97.5°W  / 35.5; -97.5 Greater Oklahoma City The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is an urban region in Central Oklahoma . It is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Oklahoma and contains

518-563: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation through a fee-for-service contract with Amtrak . Union Bus Station in Oklahoma City is the principal bus terminal in the region and the state. Central Oklahoma is an important hub of higher education . The region contains both the University of Oklahoma , in Norman , and Oklahoma State University , in Stillwater , the state's largest universities. A notable regional university

555-629: The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority member network), Fox affiliate KOKH-TV , CW affiliate KOCB , independent station KAUT-TV , MyNetworkTV affiliate KSBI , and Ion Television owned-and-operated station KOPX-TV . The region is also home to the Trinity Broadcasting Network owned-and-operated station KTBO-TV and Norman-based Daystar owned-and-operated station KOCM . Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City

592-657: The Wichita tribe to this same part of Indian Territory in 1861. By the Treaty of Medicine Lodge , the United States assigned the land west of the Caddo and Wichita to the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. They were relocated from Colorado in 1869. The Cheyenne-Arapaho Agency (later renamed the Darlington Agency) was established in 1870. Canadian County was formed in 1889 as County Four of Oklahoma Territory as part of

629-407: The 2021 American Community Survey, its racial and ethnic makeup was 62% white, 10% African American, 3% Native American, 3% Asian, 1% other, 8% multiracial, and 14% Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2021, there were an estimated 565,309 households with an average of 2.5 persons per household; among them, 61% were married-couples and 18% were non-family households. Approximately 51% of its population

666-513: The Cheyenne and Arapaho, their 'surplus' lands were opened to European-American settlement. El Reno was chosen as the county seat over competitors Reno City, Frisco, and Canadian City. The county was the location of the last great battle of the Cheyenne and Arapaho against United States Army forces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 906 square miles (2,350 km ), of which 897 square miles (2,320 km )

703-769: The North Canadian River drains about 40 percent of the county, the Canadian River drains about 32 percent, and the Cimarron River drains about 27 percent (mostly in the northeastern part of the county). About 1 percent of the county is drained by Sugar Creek, which empties into the Washita River , itself a tributary of the Red River . The North Canadian River enters Canadian County near the northwest corner, flows generally southeast towards

740-542: The Oklahoma Organic Act, which created Oklahoma Territory from part of Indian Territory . It was named after the Canadian River , which runs through the county. This county was settled by European-Americans after the April 22, 1889, land run , which gave away expropriated Native American land. It was expanded by a second land run in 1892 . In 1902, after distribution of communal lands among households of

777-609: The U.S. to broadcast in color. In mid-2002, WKY radio was purchased outright by Citadel Broadcasting ; in 2011, Citadel merged with Cumulus Media , who owns and operates WKY to this day. WKY-TV, which is now KFOR-TV , is currently owned by Tribune Broadcasting as of December 2013. The major U.S. broadcast television networks have affiliates in Central Oklahoma including NBC affiliate KFOR-TV , ABC affiliate KOCO-TV , CBS affiliate KWTV-DT (owned by locally based Griffin Communications ), PBS station KETA-TV (owned by

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814-425: 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

851-403: 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. By 2021 estimates, there were 54,871 households in the county. In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $ 45,439, and

888-666: The area's predominant religion. Non/interdenominational Protestants were the second largest tradition with 195,158 members. The Roman Catholic Church claimed 142,491 adherents throughout the metropolitan region and Pentecostals within the Assemblies of God USA numbered 48,470. The remainder of Christians in the area held to predominantly Evangelical Christian beliefs in numerous evangelical Protestant denominations. Outside of Christendom, there were 4,230 practitioners of Hinduism and 2,078 Mahayana Buddhists . An estimated 8,904 residents practiced Islam during this study, making it

925-424: The county, but drains part of the northeastern area via its tributaries: Kingfisher, Dead Indian, Uncle John, Cottonwood, Soldier, and Deer creeks. The Washita River flows more than 20 miles (32 km) south of the county, but drains about 5 square miles (13 km ) in the southwest corner of Canadian County. As of the census of 2000, there were 87,697 people, 31,484 households, and 24,431 families residing in

962-406: The county. The population density was 98 inhabitants per square mile (38/km ). There were 33,969 housing units at an average density of 38 units per square mile (15 units/km ). 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

999-516: The median household income in the MSA was $ 55,065, and the median family income was $ 68,797. The per capita income for the MSA in 2015 was $ 27,316. For the population age 25 years and over, 88.4% was a high school graduate for higher, and 29.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher. By the 2021 ACS census estimates, its median household income increased to $ 61,815; 40% of the population made under $ 50,000 while 32% made from $ 50–100,000 annually. The metropolis had

1036-438: 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. In 2021, its median household income was $ 76,973 with a poverty rate of 8.2%. The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates

1073-418: The middle of the county, then turns southward to leave the county about 8 miles (13 km) north of the southeastern corner. The river length is about 76 miles (122 km). The elevation drops from 1,420 feet (430 m) at the entry to about 1,200 feet (370 m) at the exit. Its named tributaries are Sixmile Creek, Fourmile Creek, Purcell Creek, Shell Creek, and Mustang Creek. The Canadian River enters

1110-450: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. In 2020, its population grew to 154,541 with a 2022 census-estimated population of 169,149. Its racial makeup as of the 2021 census estimates were 72.8% non-Hispanic white, 4.3% African American, 5.3% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.1% multiracial, and 11% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of 2000, there were 31,484 households, out of which 39.80% had children under

1147-573: The second-largest religion in the area. The metropolitan region has, since the 21st century, grown into a diversified economy. Its diverse economy has been primarily stimulated by oil and natural gas, fast food, retail, banking, telecommunications, and technology companies. Notable companies with a large presence in the area include, Notable colleges and universities in the Oklahoma City metro include, 35°30′N 97°30′W  /  35.500°N 97.500°W  / 35.500; -97.500 Canadian County, Oklahoma Canadian County

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1184-469: The south and north, Interstate 40 connects with West Texas and Arkansas , and Interstate 44 is a turnpike its entire duration through the region (except within Oklahoma City), and traverses from Southwest Oklahoma to Missouri . The region is served by BNSF , Union Pacific and several short-line railroads . Daily passenger service from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth , Texas , is provided by

1221-568: The state capital and principal city, Oklahoma City . It is often known as the Oklahoma City Metro (sometimes shortened to simply " the Metro "), Oklahoma City Metroplex , or Greater Oklahoma City in addition to the nicknames Oklahoma City itself is known for, such as OKC or " the 405 ". Counties in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area include Canadian , Cleveland , Grady , Lincoln , Logan , McClain , and Oklahoma . According to

1258-721: The state's largest teaching hospital and only level-1 trauma center, OU Medical Center . INTEGRIS Health owns multiple hospitals in Central Oklahoma. INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center was named in U.S. News & World Report ' s 2012 list of Best Hospitals. Other hospitals include the Midwest Regional Medical Center in Midwest City , the Oklahoma Heart Hospital and the Mercy Health Center, Deaconess Hospital ,

1295-464: The western border of the county about 11 miles (18 km) north of the southwest corner at an elevation of 1,370 feet (420 m) and flows southeast about 16 miles (26 km), where it becomes the southern border of the county. Its course within the county is 45 miles (72 km) long, and the elevation where it leaves the county is 1,150 feet (350 m). Named tributaries include Dry Creek and Boggy Creek. The Cimarron River does not flow through

1332-415: Was married. Of its 615,726 housing units at the census estimates, 92% were occupied and 64% were owner-occupied. An estimated 32% of its housing units were constructed since 2017, reflecting the metropolitan population growth. There was a median owner-occupied value of $ 190,800 and 36% of its units ranged from $ 100–200,000, while 17% were valued at under $ 100,000. As of 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated

1369-659: Was the first radio station transmitting west of the Mississippi River and the third radio station in the United States. WKY received its federal license in 1921 and has broadcast under the same call letters since 1922. In 1928, the station was purchased by the Oklahoma Publishing Company and affiliated with the NBC Red Network . In 1949, WKY-TV (Channel 4) went on the air and later became the first independently owned television station in

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