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{{Redirect|Caddo County|the parish in Louisiana|Caddo Parish, Louisiana}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Caddo County
| county = Caddo County
| state = Oklahoma
| state = Oklahoma
| ex image = So plains indian museum.jpg
| ex image = So plains indian museum.jpg
| ex image cap = The Southern [[Plains Indians|Plains Indian]] Museum in [[Anadarko, Oklahoma|Anadarko]]
| ex image cap = The Southern [[Plains Indians|Plains Indian]] Museum in [[Anadarko, Oklahoma|Anadarko]]
| seal =
| seal =
| founded year = 1901
| founded year = 1901
| founded date = August 6
| founded date = August 6
| seat wl = Anadarko
| seat wl = Anadarko
| largest city wl = Anadarko
| largest city wl = Anadarko
| area_total_sq_mi = 1290
| area_total_sq_mi = 1290
| area_land_sq_mi = 1278
| area_land_sq_mi = 1278
| area_water_sq_mi = 12
| area_water_sq_mi = 12
| area percentage = 0.9%
| area percentage = 0.9%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 26945
| population_total = 26945
| census estimate yr =
| census estimate yr =
| pop =
| pop =
| density_sq_mi = auto
| density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Central
| time zone = Central
| district = 3rd
| district = 3rd
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| web =
| web =
| named for = [[Caddo|Caddo Tribe]]
| named for = [[Caddo|Caddo Tribe]]
}}
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'''Caddo County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 26,945.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caddo County, Oklahoma|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Caddo_County,_Oklahoma?g=050XX00US40015|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=May 11, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Anadarko, Oklahoma|Anadarko]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> Created in 1901 as part of [[Oklahoma Territory]], the county is named for the [[Caddo]] tribe who were settled here on a reservation in the 1870s. Caddo County is immediately west of the seven-county Greater [[Oklahoma City]] metro area, and although is not officially in the metro area, it has many economic ties in this region.
'''Caddo County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 26,945.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Caddo County, Oklahoma|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Caddo_County,_Oklahoma?g=050XX00US40015|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=May 11, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Anadarko, Oklahoma|Anadarko]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> Created in 1901 as part of [[Oklahoma Territory]], the county is named for the [[Caddo]] tribe who were settled here on a reservation in the 1870s. Caddo County is immediately west of the seven-county Greater [[Oklahoma City]] metro area, and although is not officially in the metro area, it has many economic ties in this region.


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1290|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1278|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|12|sqmi}} (0.9%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 18, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> The county mostly lies in the Gypsum Hills and the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed]] plains physiographic areas. The extreme southwestern corner is in the [[Wichita Mountains]]. The county is drained by the [[Washita River]], Pond Creek and [[Sugar Creek (Caddo County, Oklahoma)|Sugar Creek]]. Major reservoirs are [[Chickasha Lake]], [[Lake Ellsworth (Oklahoma)|Ellsworth Lake]], and [[Fort Cobb Lake]],<ref name="caddo_county_history"/> [[Red Rock Canyon State Park (Oklahoma)|Red Rock Canyon State Park]] near [[Hinton, Oklahoma|Hinton]] is notable for having the only remaining stand of native [[Acer saccharum|Caddo maple]] trees.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1290|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1278|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|12|sqmi}} (0.9%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 18, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> The county mostly lies in the Gypsum Hills and the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed]] plains physiographic areas. The extreme southwestern corner is in the [[Wichita Mountains]]. The county is drained by the [[Washita River]], Pond Creek and [[Sugar Creek (Caddo County, Oklahoma)|Sugar Creek]]. Major reservoirs are [[Chickasha Lake]], [[Lake Ellsworth (Oklahoma)|Ellsworth Lake]], and [[Fort Cobb Lake]],<ref name="caddo_county_history"/> [[Red Rock Canyon State Park (Oklahoma)|Red Rock Canyon State Park]] near [[Hinton, Oklahoma|Hinton]] is notable for having the only remaining stand of native [[Acer saccharum|Caddo maple]] trees.


===Major highways===
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ok190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40015.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728150128/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40015.html|archive-date=July 28, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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{{Stack|[[File:USA Caddo County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Caddo County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]}}
{{Stack|[[File:USA Caddo County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Caddo County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 30,150 people, 10,957 households, and 7,965 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 9/km<sup>2</sup> (24/sq mi). There were 13,096 housing units at an average density of 4/km<sup>2</sup> (10/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 65.55% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 2.92% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 24.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.70% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.36% from two or more races. 6.28% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 93.8% [[English language|English]], 4.5% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and 1.2% [[Kiowa language|Kiowa]] as their first language.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 30,150 people, 10,957 households, and 7,965 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|9|/km2|/mi2|abbr=on}}. There were 13,096 housing units at an average density of {{convert|4|/km2|/mi2|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the county was 65.55% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 2.92% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 24.28% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.70% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.36% from two or more races. 6.28% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 93.8% [[English language|English]], 4.5% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] and 1.2% [[Kiowa language|Kiowa]] as their first language. By 2020, its population declined to 26,945.<ref name=":0" />


There were 10,957 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.
There were 10,957 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.


In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $27,347, and the median income for a family was $32,118. Males had a median income of $26,373 versus $18,658 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $13,298. About 16.70% of families and 21.70% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.00% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,347, and the median income for a family was $32,118. Males had a median income of $26,373 versus $18,658 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $13,298. About 16.70% of families and 21.70% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.00% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.


==Politics==
==Politics==
During the 20th century, Caddo County was a bellwether county: between 1912 and 2004, the county voted for the winner in every election but 1956, 1960 and 1988. However, while Democrats have a large plurality of registered voters, the county has recently been swept up in the growing Republican trend throughout Oklahoma. John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012) and Donald Trump (2016) each received at least 64% of the county's vote.
During the 20th century, Caddo County was a bellwether county: between 1912 and 2004, the county voted for the winner in every election but 1956, 1960 and 1988. However, while Democrats had a large plurality of registered voters through the 2010s, the county has recently been swept up in the growing Republican trend throughout Oklahoma. John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012) and Donald Trump (2016) each received at least 64% of the county's vote.


{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 15, 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/20190115%20-%20Registration%20By%20County%20(vr2420).pdf|title=Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County|date=January 15, 2019|website=OK.gov|access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of May 31, 2023<ref>{{cite web |title=Voter Registration Totals |url=https://stats.okelections.us/ |website=OK Elections Interactive Statistics Beta |access-date=June 25, 2023 |date=May 31, 2023}}</ref>
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! colspan = 2 | Party
! colspan = 2 | Party
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| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | 6,826
| align = center | 4,998
| align = center | 49.81%
| align = center | 36.13%
|-
|-
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | 5,010
| align = center | 6,635
| align = center | 36.56%
| align = center | 47.96%
|-
|-
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Others
| Others
| align = center | 1,868
| align = center | 2,202
| align = center | 13.42%
| align = center | 15.91%
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | 13,704
! align = center | 13,835
! align = center | 100%
! align = center | 100%
|}
|}


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Caddo County is home to cattle ranching and significant wheat and peanut farm operations—with a few of the producers practicing environmentally friendly no-till or reduced tillage farming methods.<ref>[http://www.reducefarmcosts.com/pressroom/Articles/0307-plowlasm.htm Reducefarmcosts.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715165741/http://www.reducefarmcosts.com/pressroom/Articles/0307-plowlasm.htm |date=July 15, 2011 }}</ref>
Caddo County is home to cattle ranching and significant wheat and peanut farm operations—with a few of the producers practicing environmentally friendly no-till or reduced tillage farming methods.<ref>[http://www.reducefarmcosts.com/pressroom/Articles/0307-plowlasm.htm Reducefarmcosts.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715165741/http://www.reducefarmcosts.com/pressroom/Articles/0307-plowlasm.htm |date=July 15, 2011 }}</ref>


There is also one winery and vineyard in the county ([[Woods and Waters Winery and Vineyard]]).
There is also one winery and vineyard in the county (Woods and Waters Winery and Vineyard).


==Communities==
==Communities==
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* [[Carnegie, Oklahoma|Carnegie]]
* [[Carnegie, Oklahoma|Carnegie]]
* [[Cement, Oklahoma|Cement]]
* [[Cement, Oklahoma|Cement]]
* [[Cogar, Oklahoma|Cogar]]
* [[Cyril, Oklahoma|Cyril]]
* [[Cyril, Oklahoma|Cyril]]
* [[Eakly, Oklahoma|Eakly]]
* [[Eakly, Oklahoma|Eakly]]
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* [[Hydro, Oklahoma|Hydro]]
* [[Hydro, Oklahoma|Hydro]]
* [[Lookeba, Oklahoma|Lookeba]]
* [[Lookeba, Oklahoma|Lookeba]]
* [[Pine Ridge, Oklahoma|Pine Ridge]]
* [[Spring Creek, Oklahoma|Spring Creek]]
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==Education==
==Education==
Public school districts:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221010/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-10 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Caddo County, OK|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-07-21}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
Public school districts:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221010/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015.pdf |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Caddo County, OK|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 21, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40015_caddo/DC20SD_C40015_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
* [[Anadarko Public Schools]]
* [[Anadarko Public Schools]]
* [[Binger-Oney Public Schools]]
* [[Binger-Oney Public Schools]]

Latest revision as of 00:50, 24 November 2024

"Caddo County" redirects here. For the parish in Louisiana, see Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Not to be confused with Caddo, Oklahoma.

Caddo County
County
The Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko
The Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Caddo County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°11′N 98°23′W / 35.18°N 98.38°W / 35.18; -98.38
Country United States
State Oklahoma
FoundedAugust 6, 1901
Named forCaddo Tribe
SeatAnadarko
Largest cityAnadarko
Area
 • Total
1,290 sq mi (3,300 km2)
 • Land1,278 sq mi (3,310 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
26,945
 • Density21/sq mi (8.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd

Caddo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,945.[1] Its county seat is Anadarko.[2] Created in 1901 as part of Oklahoma Territory, the county is named for the Caddo tribe who were settled here on a reservation in the 1870s. Caddo County is immediately west of the seven-county Greater Oklahoma City metro area, and although is not officially in the metro area, it has many economic ties in this region.

History

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Caddo County was organized on August 6, 1901, when the Federal Government allotted the Kiowa, Comanche, and Arapaho reservations and sold the surplus land to white settlers.[3] The reservation land was part of Oklahoma Territory until Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. Part of its land was taken at statehood to form neighboring Grady County. Some additional land was taken in 1911 and also awarded to Grady County.[3]

Redstone Baptist Church, north of the Apache Wye, Caddo County, Kiowa mission founded in the 19th century.

Agriculture has been the mainstay of the local economy since its founding. The main crops were cotton, corn, wheat, alfalfa, broom corn, and kaffir corn. Poultry and livestock production have also been important. By 1960, Caddo County ranked first in Oklahoma for producing of peanuts, hogs and poultry.[3]

The first oil field (Cement Field) in the county was discovered in 1911, and oil production has remained important to the county economy since then. Smaller-scale booms in oil production occurred in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,290 square miles (3,300 km2), of which 1,278 square miles (3,310 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (0.9%) is water.[4] The county mostly lies in the Gypsum Hills and the Red Bed plains physiographic areas. The extreme southwestern corner is in the Wichita Mountains. The county is drained by the Washita River, Pond Creek and Sugar Creek. Major reservoirs are Chickasha Lake, Ellsworth Lake, and Fort Cobb Lake,[3] Red Rock Canyon State Park near Hinton is notable for having the only remaining stand of native Caddo maple trees.

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191035,685—
192034,207−4.1%
193050,77948.4%
194041,567−18.1%
195034,913−16.0%
196028,621−18.0%
197028,9311.1%
198030,9056.8%
199029,550−4.4%
200030,1502.0%
201029,600−1.8%
202026,945−9.0%
2021 (est.)26,368−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010[9]
Age pyramid for Caddo County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 30,150 people, 10,957 households, and 7,965 families residing in the county. The population density was 9/km2 (23/sq mi). There were 13,096 housing units at an average density of 4/km2 (10/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 65.55% White, 2.92% Black or African American, 24.28% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 4.36% from two or more races. 6.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 93.8% English, 4.5% Spanish and 1.2% Kiowa as their first language. By 2020, its population declined to 26,945.[1]

There were 10,957 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,347, and the median income for a family was $32,118. Males had a median income of $26,373 versus $18,658 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,298. About 16.70% of families and 21.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.00% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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During the 20th century, Caddo County was a bellwether county: between 1912 and 2004, the county voted for the winner in every election but 1956, 1960 and 1988. However, while Democrats had a large plurality of registered voters through the 2010s, the county has recently been swept up in the growing Republican trend throughout Oklahoma. John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012) and Donald Trump (2016) each received at least 64% of the county's vote.

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of May 31, 2023[11]
Party Number of Voters Percentage
Democratic 4,998 36.13%
Republican 6,635 47.96%
Others 2,202 15.91%
Total 13,835 100%
United States presidential election results for Caddo County, Oklahoma[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,886 72.51% 2,414 25.42% 196 2.06%
2020 7,013 71.13% 2,670 27.08% 176 1.79%
2016 6,482 69.34% 2,420 25.89% 446 4.77%
2012 5,687 64.25% 3,164 35.75% 0 0.00%
2008 6,413 65.33% 3,404 34.67% 0 0.00%
2004 6,491 62.37% 3,916 37.63% 0 0.00%
2000 4,835 52.50% 4,272 46.38% 103 1.12%
1996 3,422 35.39% 4,844 50.09% 1,404 14.52%
1992 3,664 31.89% 4,861 42.31% 2,963 25.79%
1988 4,689 46.07% 5,387 52.93% 101 0.99%
1984 6,811 60.06% 4,463 39.35% 67 0.59%
1980 5,945 54.07% 4,695 42.70% 355 3.23%
1976 3,854 34.02% 7,382 65.17% 91 0.80%
1972 7,683 70.41% 2,921 26.77% 308 2.82%
1968 4,712 43.70% 4,212 39.07% 1,858 17.23%
1964 3,724 33.34% 7,447 66.66% 0 0.00%
1960 5,920 53.65% 5,115 46.35% 0 0.00%
1956 5,331 47.53% 5,884 52.47% 0 0.00%
1952 6,834 52.62% 6,153 47.38% 0 0.00%
1948 3,793 31.87% 8,110 68.13% 0 0.00%
1944 5,529 44.58% 6,850 55.23% 24 0.19%
1940 6,304 43.05% 8,280 56.54% 61 0.42%
1936 5,205 35.48% 9,358 63.79% 106 0.72%
1932 2,972 21.27% 11,001 78.73% 0 0.00%
1928 7,313 64.27% 3,885 34.14% 180 1.58%
1924 4,388 46.04% 4,211 44.19% 931 9.77%
1920 4,823 53.17% 3,594 39.62% 654 7.21%
1916 2,272 36.76% 2,735 44.25% 1,174 18.99%
1912 2,413 40.37% 2,514 42.06% 1,050 17.57%

Economy

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Caddo County is home to cattle ranching and significant wheat and peanut farm operations—with a few of the producers practicing environmentally friendly no-till or reduced tillage farming methods.[13]

There is also one winery and vineyard in the county (Woods and Waters Winery and Vineyard).

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Education

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Public school districts:[14]

There is also a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-operated school, Riverside Indian School.

NRHP sites

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Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in Caddo County, Oklahoma

The following sites in Caddo County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Caddo County, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d e Wilson, Linda D. (2009). "Caddo County". Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (online ed.). Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "Voter Registration Totals". OK Elections Interactive Statistics Beta. May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  13. ^ Reducefarmcosts.com Archived July 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Caddo County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
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