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Black Canyon City

Arizona · 2,677 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 $37,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,600. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,677
−1%since 2000
from 2,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+21%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,165
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,460
+32%since 2000
from $20,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,261)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(191)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other3.2%(87)
Diversity Score27.5%(737)
Diversity Score
28
+196%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

Black Canyon City, Arizona has about 2,677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Canyon City, Arizona earns about $37,165 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Black Canyon City, Arizona?

About 20.8% 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 26.0% 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 937 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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