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Black Canyon City

Arizona · 2,677 residents · 24.6 sq mi
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With 2,677 people, Black Canyon City is a city in Arizona. At a median age of 57.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 40% less than in Arizona as a whole. 26.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate.

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

2,677
−1%since 2000
from 2,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
57.2
+21%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
24.6 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Black Canyon City
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.6%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(104)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.6%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(119)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(75)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(214)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.3%(221)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412%(321)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6421.2%(567)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7421.1%(566)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.3%(275)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(49)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,165
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$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%
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

$134,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$795
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
2.06 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.21 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
3.6
−24%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,516)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(92)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,261)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(191)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other3.2%(87)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(120)
Ancestry
German31.8%(853)
English17.4%(467)
Irish10.6%(285)
Norwegian7.5%(202)
Italian5.1%(136)
Dutch4.7%(125)
French3.4%(92)
Polish3.3%(89)
American2.9%(77)
Danish2.8%(76)
British2.6%(69)
Scottish2.3%(63)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.4%(37)
Greek1.3%(34)
Slovak1.2%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(15)
Belgian0.5%(14)
Austrian0.5%(13)
Swiss0.4%(12)
Welsh0.4%(11)
Czech0.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

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%
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
75.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
38.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.8%
US average: 73.3%
26.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
49.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2013
from 20.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
81.3%
US average: 91.9%
83.7%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39%(432)
Married41.9%(464)
Widowed11%(122)
Divorced8.1%(90)
Women 15+
Never married5%(50)
Married57.8%(579)
Widowed11.3%(113)
Divorced25.9%(259)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2013
from 20.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
21.3%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
15.2%
US average: 13.7%
42.2%
US average: 17.6%
28.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.6%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
32.4%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
64.4%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.6%(37)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)12.9%(45)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era40.1%(140)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War8%(28)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 349 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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