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Black Canyon City

Arizona · 2,837 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 $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,600. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,837
+5%since 2000
from 2,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
115 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+10%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,896
−6%since 2000
from $20,117 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+77%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,587)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(159)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other2.9%(82)
Diversity Score21.1%(599)
Diversity Score
21
+127%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−11%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

Black Canyon City, Arizona has about 2,837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Canyon City, Arizona earns about $31,250 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 $145,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 13.4% 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 25.0% 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 1,097 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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