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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Black Canyon City

Arizona · 1,740 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 $14,963. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 957 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,740
−35%vs 2000
vs 2,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
71 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 47.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,963
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,908 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,323
−59%vs 2000
vs $20,117 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.9%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$357
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $528 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
17.3% rent
4.8
+81%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(47)
Diversity Score8.7%(152)
9
−6%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.7 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

Black Canyon City, Arizona has about 1,740 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Canyon City, Arizona earns about $14,963 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 4.0% 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 20.9% of people in Black Canyon City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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