El Reno, OK Demographics

A map of El Reno's Population by Race

El Reno, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 18,557, an increase from the 16,989 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% White, 22.2% Hispanic, 7.5% Native American/Other, 6.6% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Reno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

El Reno has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In El Reno, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

El Reno is ranked the 29th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). El Reno was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

El Reno's White Population

11,042 residents of El Reno, or 59.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Reno is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. El Reno ranks 583rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of El Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.5%.

El Reno is more White than neighboring Calumet (53.8% White). El Reno is less White than neighboring Union City (71.5% White), Okarche (83.4% White), Yukon (76.3% White), and Minco (80% White).

El Reno's Black Population

1,216 residents of El Reno, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Reno is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. El Reno ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of El Reno's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.6%.

El Reno is more Black than neighboring Calumet (0% Black), Okarche (0.1% Black), Yukon (4.3% Black), and Minco (0.2% Black). El Reno is less Black than neighboring Union City (6.9% Black).

El Reno's Asian Population

89 residents of El Reno, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Reno is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. El Reno ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Asian residents' share of El Reno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

El Reno is more Asian than neighboring Calumet (0% Asian), and Minco (0.2% Asian). El Reno is less Asian than neighboring Union City (1.9% Asian), and Yukon (1.6% Asian).

El Reno's Hispanic Population

4,127 residents of El Reno, or 22.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Reno is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. El Reno ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.8%. Hispanic residents' share of El Reno's population has increased from 16.1% to 22.2%.

El Reno is more Hispanic than neighboring Union City (11.4% Hispanic), Calumet (1.6% Hispanic), Okarche (9.5% Hispanic), Yukon (7.7% Hispanic), and Minco (11% Hispanic).

El Reno's Native American/Other Population

1,400 residents of El Reno, or 7.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Reno is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. El Reno ranks 450th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Reno's population has decreased from 10.4% to 7.5%.

El Reno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union City (2.7% Native American/Other), Okarche (4.1% Native American/Other), Yukon (2.4% Native American/Other), and Minco (1.4% Native American/Other). El Reno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet (25.2% Native American/Other).

El Reno's Multiracial Population

683 residents of El Reno, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Reno is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. El Reno ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, El Reno's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of El Reno's population has decreased from 7.4% to 3.7%.

El Reno is more Multiracial than neighboring Okarche (2.4% Multiracial). El Reno is less Multiracial than neighboring Union City (5.6% Multiracial), Calumet (19.5% Multiracial), Yukon (7.8% Multiracial), and Minco (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.