Canadian County, Oklahoma: Professional Migration

Oklahoma · Presidential Elections 1908–2024

R+40.4

2024 Margin

D+2.9%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 1968

Voting Streak

154K

Population

Canadian County, Oklahoma voted R+40.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 50,551 votes (69.18%). This represented a D+2.9% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+40.4

2020→2024 SwingD+2.9%

Voting StreakR since 1968

Elections on Record30

Demographics

Population154,405

Median Age

36.2(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

31.8%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$82,364(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

71.4%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

11.4%(US: 18.6%)

Black

3.5%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

3.1%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

74.8%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

8.6%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

8.8%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

7.4%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

20.9%(+4.4 vs US)

Catholic

9.0%(-9.7 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

6.2%(+1.0 vs US)

LDS/Mormon

2.3%

Black Protestant

0.4%(-1.8 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:36.2 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

25.9%↑

18-29

7.8%↓

30-44

22.5%↑

45-64

30.3%↑

65+

13.5%↓

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail TradeAbove avg

13.5%

Professional Services

10.7%

ManufacturingBelow avg

7.8%

Education

7.4%

ConstructionBelow avg

5.3%

HealthcareVery low

4.8%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	28.8%(21,038)	69.2%(50,551)	R+40.4	D+2.9
2020	27.0%(16,742)	70.3%(43,550)	R+43.3	D+7.9
2016	21.1%(11,674)	72.3%(39,986)	R+51.2	D+3.1
2012	22.8%(10,537)	77.2%(35,625)	R+54.4	R+2.1
2008	23.9%(11,426)	76.1%(36,428)	R+52.3	D+2.6
2004	22.6%(9,712)	77.4%(33,297)	R+54.8	R+9.2
2000	26.7%(8,367)	72.3%(22,679)	R+45.6	R+15.6
1996	29.4%(8,977)	59.4%(18,139)	R+30.0	R+1.1
1992	21.8%(7,215)	50.7%(16,756)	R+28.9	D+11.9
1988	29.2%(7,453)	70.0%(17,872)	R+40.8	D+18.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	30.8%(29,713)	69.2%(66,727)	R+38.4	D+2.6
2020	29.5%(17,386)	70.5%(41,519)	R+41.0	D+23.9
2016	17.6%(8,987)	82.4%(42,127)	R+64.8	R+4.0
2014	19.6%(10,594)	80.4%(43,575)	R+60.9	D+5.4
2010	16.9%(5,603)	83.2%(27,655)	R+66.3	R+27.0
2008	30.4%(12,513)	69.6%(28,701)	R+39.3	D+0.9
2004	29.9%(11,738)	70.1%(27,482)	R+40.1	D+7.3
2002	26.3%(6,947)	73.7%(19,493)	R+47.5	D+11.7
1998	20.4%(4,198)	79.6%(16,337)	R+59.1	R+14.4
1996	27.6%(7,989)	72.3%(20,900)	R+44.7	R+3.9

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	39.6%(19,306)	60.4%(29,474)	R+20.8	D+3.3
2018	37.9%(16,744)	62.1%(27,410)	R+24.2	D+11.7
2014	32.1%(8,708)	67.9%(18,456)	R+35.9	D+7.1
2010	28.5%(9,964)	71.5%(24,964)	R+43.0	R+59.6
2006	58.3%(16,188)	41.7%(11,565)	D+16.7	D+36.4
2002	40.1%(9,658)	59.9%(14,422)	R+19.8	D+30.2
1998	25.0%(5,292)	75.0%(15,873)	R+50.0	R+3.4
1994	26.7%(5,460)	73.3%(15,004)	R+46.6	R+54.5
1990	53.9%(10,200)	46.1%(8,721)	D+7.8	D+17.5
1986	45.2%(7,761)	54.8%(9,426)	R+9.7	R+17.9

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(38.2%)	Bernie Sanders(27.5%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(56.3%)	Hillary Clinton(38.4%)	✗
2016	GOP	Ted Cruz(36.2%)	Donald Trump(27.7%)	✗
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(51.9%)	Other(48.1%)	—
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(55.3%)	Barack Obama(30.3%)	✗