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Gold Canyon

Arizona · 11,404 residents · 28.671 sq mi
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Gold Canyon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $297,600. With a median age of 66.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
11,404
−2%since 2019
from 11,612 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 405 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
66.8
+2%since 2019
from 65.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,895
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,518 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,571
−4%since 2019
from $49,752 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $298,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,013 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
7.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+5%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(10,294)
Black1.5%(175)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(872)
Asian1.1%(123)
Other1.3%(148)
Diversity Score26%(3,019)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(10,146)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino6%(688)
Asian0.9%(102)
Other2.6%(301)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,720)
Diversity Score
24
−8%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
−1%since 2019
from 29.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Canyon, Arizona?

Gold Canyon, Arizona has about 11,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold Canyon, Arizona earns about $71,895 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 $297,600, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Canyon, Arizona?

About 37.4% 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 7.5% of people in Gold Canyon, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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