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Grand Canyon

Arizona · 1,784 residents · 26.581 sq mi
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Grand Canyon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,535. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,784
+22%since 2000
from 1,460 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6941K2K2K2K1990201020202024Grand Canyon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,535
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,707
+39%since 2000
from $19,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$406
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
10.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
90.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(1,031)
Black2.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(225)
Asian3.5%(63)
Other37.9%(677)
Diversity Score77.9%(1,389)
Diversity Score
78
+127%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Canyon, Arizona?

Grand Canyon, Arizona has about 1,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Canyon, Arizona earns about $67,535 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 $406 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Canyon, Arizona?

About 11.3% 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 13.8% 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 214 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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