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Canyon Day

Arizona · 1,205 residents · 5.196 sq mi
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Canyon Day has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,000. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,205
+10%since 2000
from 1,092 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+31%since 2000
from 23.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2586581K1K2K1990201020202024Canyon Day
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,848
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,354
+6%since 2000
from $6,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $214 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+63%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(649)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(3)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian2.2%(27)
Other96.3%(1,161)
Diversity Score9.8%(119)
Diversity Score
10
−83%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon Day, Arizona?

Canyon Day, Arizona has about 1,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canyon Day, Arizona?

The typical household in Canyon Day, Arizona earns about $30,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canyon Day, Arizona expensive?

In Canyon Day, Arizona, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon Day, Arizona?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canyon Day, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canyon Day, Arizona?

About 46.3% of people in Canyon Day, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon Day, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon Day, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 371 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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