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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Canyon City

Arizona · 2,697 residents · 24.62 sq mi
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Black Canyon City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,908. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,697
+55%since 1990
from 1,740 in 1990
1990 – 2024
110 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,908
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,963 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,117
+142%since 1990
from $8,323 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
82.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
17.4% rent
2.6
−45%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,516)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(92)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score9.3%(251)
9
+7%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 37.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

Black Canyon City, Arizona has about 2,697 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Canyon City, Arizona earns about $32,908 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 8.1% 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 12.9% 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 957 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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