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Black Canyon City

Arizona · 2,181 residents · 24.62 sq mi
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Black Canyon City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,465. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 516 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $288,500. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,181
−19%since 2000
from 2,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+28%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,465
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,908 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,760
+98%since 2000
from $20,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+13%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+131%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,516)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(92)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,995)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(115)
Diversity Score19.9%(435)
Diversity Score
20
+114%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 29.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

Black Canyon City, Arizona has about 2,181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

The typical household in Black Canyon City, Arizona earns about $47,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Canyon City, Arizona expensive?

In Black Canyon City, Arizona, the median home is worth about $288,500.

How educated are people in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Black Canyon City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 13.3% of people in Black Canyon City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Canyon City, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Canyon City, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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