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Gold Canyon

Arizona · 13,107 residents · 28.671 sq mi
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#39Oldest by median ageof 6,82666.6#185Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.2%
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Gold Canyon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $508,100. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,107
+5%since 2023
from 12,488 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
457 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 436 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.6
+1%since 2023
from 66.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,377
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,558
+2%since 2023
from $59,648 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−4%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$508,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $469,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,542
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,213 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−1%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(10,753)
Black0.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,048)
Asian0.8%(101)
Other3.9%(483)
Diversity Score31.2%(3,901)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(11,186)
Black1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(875)
Asian1.2%(160)
Other5.8%(760)
Diversity Score32.9%(4,319)
Diversity Score
33
+5%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+3%since 2023
from 31.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
Female
52.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Canyon, Arizona?

Gold Canyon, Arizona has about 13,107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold Canyon, Arizona earns about $93,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold Canyon, Arizona expensive?

In Gold Canyon, Arizona, the median home is worth about $508,100, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Canyon, Arizona?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Canyon, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold Canyon, Arizona?

About 3.8% of people in Gold Canyon, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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