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El Reno, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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El Reno, Oklahoma is a city located in Canadian County in the central part of the state. It is situated along Route 66, and is just 25 miles west of Oklahoma City. As of 2020, the population was estimated to be around 19,000 people.

El Reno was founded in 1889 as a railroad town by an agent of the Rock Island Railroad Company. The city’s name comes from the Spanish words for “The Reindeer”, which was inspired by a nearby creek named Reindeer Creek. El Reno quickly became an agricultural center and was known as “The Onion Capital of the World” due to its large production of onions in the early 20th century.

Today, El Reno is home to many attractions and businesses. There are several historical sites throughout town including Fort Reno, a military fort built during the Indian Wars; The Chisholm Trail Museum; and The National Route 66 Museum which showcases artifacts from America’s historic highway. El Reno also has several parks including Lake El Reno Park with boating opportunities and fishing spots; Redlands Community College with many educational resources for students; and Lake Overholser which offers trails for hiking and biking enthusiasts.

The economy in El Reno is supported by both small businesses such as restaurants, retail stores, automotive shops, hotels, banks, law offices, and professional services firms as well as larger employers like Tinker Air Force Base that employs thousands of people each year. For entertainment there are plenty of options such as movie theaters, bowling alleys, golf courses and miniature golf courses; plus family-friendly activities like rodeos at The Arena at Central Park or concerts at The Depot Music Hall & Venue located downtown.

In addition to all its attractions and amenities El Reno also boasts a diverse cultural landscape with plenty of festivals throughout the year celebrating its unique heritage such as Prickly Pear Festival (which includes live music performances), Shopping Spree Saturday (featuring local vendors offering their wares), or Okie Dayz (a celebration honoring local veterans).

Overall El Reno is a vibrant city full of culture that offers something for everyone – whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation or an exciting nightlife scene – it has something to offer no matter your interests or tastes! With its convenient location near Oklahoma City it’s easy to access all that this charming small town has to offer while still enjoying all that big city life has to provide just minutes away.

Population: 16,212. Estimated population in July 2024: 16,097 (-0.7% change)
Males: 8,661 (53.4%), Females: 7,551 (46.6%)

Canadian County

Zip code: 73036

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.2 years
Median household income: $31,200
Median house value: $58,100

Population by Race

Races in El Reno:

  • White Non-Hispanic (72.3%)
  • American Indian (11.9%)
  • Black (7.9%)
  • Hispanic (7.5%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)
  • Other race (2.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (16.2%), United States (10.7%), Irish (8.7%), English (8.0%), Dutch (2.2%), French (1.5%).

Land area: 80.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in El Reno

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in El Reno city

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

2.8% Foreign born (1.9% Latin America, 0.5% Asia, 0.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +492 (+3.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in El Reno:

  • PARK VIEW HOSPITAL (2115 PARK VIEW DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near El Reno:

  • INTEGRIS CANADIAN VALLEY (about 15 miles; YUKON, OK)
  • CHILDREN’S CENTER,THE (about 23 miles; BETHANY, OK)
  • KINGFISHER REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; KINGFISHER, OK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to El Reno:

  • WILL ROGERS WORLD (about 27 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: OKC)
  • TINKER AFB (about 41 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: TIK)
  • VANCE AFB (about 56 miles; ENID, OK; Abbreviation: END)

Other public-use airports nearest to El Reno:

  • EL RENO (about 2 miles; EL RENO, OK; Abbreviation: 99F)
  • EL RENO MUNI AIR PARK (about 6 miles; EL RENO, OK; Abbreviation: F28)
  • CLARENCE E PAGE MUNI (about 11 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: F29)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in El Reno:

  • REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,339; Location: 1300 S COUNTRY CLUB RD; Public; Website: www.redlandscc.net)
  • CANADIAN VALLEY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 149; Location: 6505 E HWY 66; Public; Website: www.cvvt.org)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to El Reno:

  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; BETHANY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 27 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 32 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA (about 37 miles; EDMOND, OK; Full-time enrollment: 10,926)
  • ROSE STATE COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MIDWEST CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)

Schools

Public high school in El Reno:

  • EL RENO HS (Students: 660; Location: 407 S. CHOCTAW; Grades: 10 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in El Reno:

  • ETTA DALE JHS (Students: 394; Location: 601 SOUTH CHOCTAW; Grades: 08 – 09)
  • HILLCREST ES (Students: 391; Location: 1302 S. MILES; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ROSE WITCHER ES (Students: 369; Location: 901 SOUTH WILLIAMS AVE.; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LESLIE F. ROBLYER MS (Students: 310; Location: 427 SOUTHWEST 27TH STREET; Grades: 06 – 07)
  • LINCOLN ES (Students: 282; Location: 500 SOUTH KEITH; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DARLINGTON ES (Students: 212; Location: 4408 NORTH HIGHWAY 81; Grades: PK – 08)
  • BANNER ES (Students: 161; Location: 2455 N. BANNER ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)
  • WEBSTER ES (Students: 156; Location: 100 N. L; Grades: PK – 05)
  • RIVERSIDE ES (Students: 141; Location: 4800 EAST FOREMAN ROAD; Grades: PK – 08)

Private primary/middle school in El Reno:

  • SACRED HEART SCHOOL (Students: 90; Location: 210 S EVANS; Grades: PK – 4)

Libraries

Library in El Reno:

  • EL RENO CARNEGIE LIBRARY (Operating income: $186,063; Location: 215 E WADE; 63,765 books; 629 audio materials; 764 video materials; 220 serial subscriptions)

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