Mustang
cityMustang, Oklahoma, located in the southeastern corner of Canadian County, is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of 2020, the population was 19,879, but recent estimates for 2026 place it closer to 25,868. Mustang is primarily a bedroom community for Oklahoma City, offering a family-friendly atmosphere and convenient access to the metropolitan area. Until the mid-20th century, Mustang's economy was largely based on agriculture, with major crops including wheat, oats, corn, and various fruits and vegetables. Today, while still maintaining a small-town charm, Mustang supports a growing economy with employment sectors in healthcare, retail, and professional services. The city is actively recruiting commercial development and boasts household incomes that exceed the state average. Mustang's history is rooted in the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889, with the town formally established in 1901. The city was named after the Mustang Post Office. Mustang offers a high quality of life with a focus on community, quality education, and access to amenities like parks, recreation centers, and community events.
Mustang, Oklahoma
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 40-50100
- Country
- United States
- County
- Canadian County
- Region
- Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft
- Total Area
- 12 sq mi
- Land Area
- 12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.39278
- Longitude
- -97.72278
- Climate
- Mustang has a climate with hot, muggy, and mostly clear summers, and very cold, snowy, and partly cloudy winters. The temperature typically varies from 29°F to 94°F.
- Population (2020)
- 19,879
- Est. Population (2026)
- 25,868
- Median Age
- 39.1
- Median Income
- $87,844
- Poverty Rate
- 7.97%
- Family Households
- 74.1%
- Owner-Occupied
- 75.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- Mustang's racial makeup is approximately 71.7% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.5% Black, and 1.9% Asian.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Mustang Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial growth
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Schools
- 17
- Students
- 12,000
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Graduation Rate
- 93%
- School Districts
- Mustang Public Schools
- Transportation
- State Highways 4 and 152 · Access to Interstate 40 · Active freight rail line
- Utilities
- Municipal services
- Major Facilities
- Recreation Center
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Wild Horse Park · Mustang Town Center
- Parks & Trails
- Wild Horse Park · Walking trails
- Founded
- 1901
- Incorporated
- 1969
- Named After
- Mustang Post Office/Mustang Creek
- Historical Significance
- Mustang evolved from an agricultural community established during the Land Run to a suburban city closely tied to Oklahoma City.
- Key Events
- Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 · Establishment of Mustang Post Office in 1895 · Founding of the town in 1901 · Oklahoma City and Western Railroad arrival in 1901







