American Canyon is a city of 21,691 people in California. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 11,917 people. Home values have more than tripled since 2000, reaching $692,600. Few US cities rank higher on income. 30% of locals were born outside the United States. Median rent is $2,537 a month.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $121,700, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about American Canyon
What changed most since 1990
White share68.1% → 20.5%(−47.6 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
Population7,706 → 21,691(+181%)US over the same years: +35%
Asian share15.3% → 32.9%(+17.6 pts)US over the same years: +3.1 pts
American Canyon's population equals 16% of Napa County's. Its number of households without a car equals 7.2% of the county's. Its number of residents 65 and older equals 10% of the county's.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.4%(266)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)16.4%(127)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34%(263)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.4%(11)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 774 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
American Canyon, decade by decade
American Canyon population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
7,706
$95,667
$325,209
15.0%
62.5
2000
9,774
$94,917
$290,190
16.7%
82.2
2010
19,454
$115,886
$602,761
28.2%
92.5
2020
21,837
$131,972
$627,351
32.0%
90.9
2024
21,691
$121,700
$692,600
32.7%
91.9
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in American Canyon, California?
American Canyon, California has about 21,691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in American Canyon, California?
The typical household in American Canyon, California earns about $121,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is American Canyon, California expensive?
In American Canyon, California, the median home is worth about $692,600, and the typical rent is about $2,537 a month.
How educated are people in American Canyon, California?
About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in American Canyon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in American Canyon, California?
About 9.3% of people in American Canyon, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has American Canyon, California grown since 1990?
Yes, American Canyon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,985 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.
