More about Yukon Yukon is a suburban city located in Canadian County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. As of July 1, 2003, the city had a total population of 21,152. Yukon is the hometown of superstar country singer Garth Brooks and the red dirt band Cross Canadian Ragweed. In 1949, Yukon garnered national media attention because of the plight of Grady the Cow. The Czech Hall, a national and state historic site, is devoted to preserving Czech customs, heritage, and culture. Community events include the Czech Festival in October, and the Chisholm Trail Festival in June. Yukon Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 21,043 people, 7,830 households, and 5,989 families residing in the city. The population density is 315.4/km² (816.8/mi²). There are 8,135 housing units at an average density of 121.9/km² (315.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.93% White, 0.84% African American, 2.68% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. 3.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 7,830 households out of which 39.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% are married couples living together, 11.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.06. In the city the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $45,265, and the median income for a family is $52,646. Males have a median income of $36,516 versus $25,014 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,773. 6.6% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Rest Of Today...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Monday...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Monday Night...Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows around 70. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows around 70. Wednesday Night...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Thursday Night...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

