El Reno, Oklahoma
El Reno: City in Oklahoma
About
El Reno is a city located in the county of Canadian in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,749. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,596 inhabitants.
El Reno is a city in and county seat of Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 16,729. The city was begun shortly after the 1889 land rush and named for the nearby Fort Reno. It is located in Central Oklahoma, about 25 miles west of downtown Oklahoma City.
El Reno lies in a region characterized by red-clay hills that once had large herds of bison and elk roaming on them. The city has been called one of America's most beautiful small towns by "Life" magazine (1955). In the 21st century it has become an important center for cattle ranching and farming.
El Reno is home to Oral Roberts University (ORU) and Westminster College, both four-year private institutions that are part of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). The city has several public schools run by the El Reno Public Schools system. The city also has several private schools.
El Reno was founded after land opened up for settlement following the 1889 Land Rush. It was named for nearby Fort Reno, which was established to protect white settlers from Native Americans after the Land Rush began; it was named for Brigadier General Jesse Linsley Payne, who died during combat against.
Quick Facts about El Reno
| Population : | 20,596 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Canadian County |
| Postal code : | 73036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 405 |
| Area : | 208300000 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,358 feet / 414 meters |
| Capital city : | El Reno is capital of Canadian County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:43:18 (30th December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 18.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
El Reno is located at 35°31'56"N 97°57'18"W (35.5322700, -97.9550500).
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Official website of El Reno
Demographics
The population of El Reno increased by 18.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,749 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,151 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,480 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,792 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,056 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,406 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,672 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,971 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,485 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,965 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,596 | 3.06% | estimation process |
People born in El Reno (20)
People born in El Reno, including jazz musician and composer Sam Rivers, actor and singer Erik Rhodes, lawyer Charles W. Blackwell, .
List
- Chuck Bittick (American water polo player) he was born in 02/11/1939
- Edwin R. Gilliland (American chemical engineer) he was born in 10/07/1909
- Harlond Clift (American baseball player) he was born in 12/08/1912
- Howie McFarland (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 07/03/1910
- Jim Kamp (American football player (1907-1953)) he was born in 05/12/1907
- Kenneth Peach (American cinematographer) he was born in 06/03/1903
- Sally Kirkland (fashion editor) she was born in 01/07/1912
- Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne-Holdulgee Muscogee activist, poet, writer, lecturer, and curator) she was born in 02/06/1945
- William Trulock Beeks (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/05/1906
- Don Penwell (American basketball player) he was born in 13/08/1930
- Kenzie Ruston (American stock car racing driver) she was born in 12/10/1991
- Betty Pat Gatliff (American forensic artist) she was born in 31/08/1930
- Jerrod Sanders (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 01/10/1980
- Gaylord Shaw (American journalist) he was born in 22/07/1942
- Kendall Sheets (American basketball player) he was born in 29/09/1931
- Sam Pittman (American football coach) he was born in 28/11/1961
- Jimalee Burton (American writer, artist, and lecturer of Creek-Cherokee ancestry) she was born in 23/01/1906
Schools in El Reno
College & universities near El Reno, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207069 | Redlands Community College | El Reno (OK) | 73036-5304 |
| 365374 | Canadian Valley Technology Center | El Reno (OK) | 73036-9117 |
| 413820 | Yukon Beauty College Inc | Yukon (OK) | 73099 |
| 245999 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center | Oklahoma City (OK) | 73142-2789 |
| 207856 | Southwestern Christian University | Bethany (OK) | 73008 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near El Reno, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Canadian County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Canadian County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | 28,793 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Mustang | 24,049 | Human settlement in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Piedmont | 8,981 | City in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in the U. |
| Union City | 2,209 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Okarche | 1,334 | Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States |
| Calumet | 612 | Place in Oklahoma |
Distance to Other Cities
El Reno distances to largest Oklahoma cities
