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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

American Canyon

California · 7,706 residents · 6.076 sq mi
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American Canyon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,860. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,068 residents. Median home value is $135,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,706
−21%vs 2000
vs 9,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,268 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024American Canyon
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,860
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,105 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,339
−17%vs 2000
vs $18,440 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $159,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$760
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $924 in 2000
US average: $450
87.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
12.3% rent
3.4
+11%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(5,138)
Black7.1%(698)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,731)
Asian16%(1,561)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.5%(7,478)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(5,585)
Black5.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(741)
Asian15.9%(1,227)
Other5.7%(439)
Diversity Score66.1%(5,090)
66
−14%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Canyon, California?

American Canyon, California has about 7,706 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in American Canyon, California?

The typical household in American Canyon, California earns about $39,860 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 $135,500, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in American Canyon, California?

About 15.0% 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 4.6% of people in American Canyon, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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