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Caddo County, Oklahoma

Caddo County is a county located in the U.S. State of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 30,150. Its county seat is Anadarko6.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,342 km² (1,290 mi²). 3,311 km² (1,278 mi²) of it is land and 31 km² (12 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.93% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 30,150 people, 10,957 households, and 7,965 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (24/mi²). There are 13,096 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 65.55% White, 2.92% 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 are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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

In the county, the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $27,347, and the median income for a family is $32,118. Males have a median income of $26,373 versus $18,658 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,298. 21.70% of the population and 16.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.00% are under the age of 18 and 15.90% are 65 or older.

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