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Grand Canyon

Arizona · 1,599 residents · 26.581 sq mi
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Grand Canyon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,599
+10%since 2000
from 1,460 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6941K2K2K2K1990201020202024Grand Canyon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,418
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,349
+123%since 2000
from $19,923 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−2%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$710
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
87.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Grand Canyon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(985)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(149)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.3%(501)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(1,046)
Black1.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.4%(279)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,034)
Diversity Score
65
+88%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 37.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Canyon, Arizona?

Grand Canyon, Arizona has about 1,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Canyon, Arizona earns about $73,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Canyon, Arizona expensive?

In Grand Canyon, Arizona, the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Canyon, Arizona?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Canyon, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Canyon, Arizona?

About 13.2% of people in Grand Canyon, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Canyon, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Canyon, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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