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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

American Canyon

California · 9,774 residents · 6.076 sq mi
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American Canyon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,105. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value is $159,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,774
+27%since 1990
from 7,706 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,609 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 1,268 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+4%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024American Canyon
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,105
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,860 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,440
+20%since 1990
from $15,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$159,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$924
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $760 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
14.1% rent
3.1
−10%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(5,585)
Black5.9%(455)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(741)
Asian15.9%(1,227)
Diversity Score66.1%(5,090)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(5,138)
Black7.1%(698)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,731)
Asian16%(1,561)
Diversity Score76.5%(7,478)
77
+16%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 9,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in American Canyon, California earns about $52,105 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 $159,300, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in American Canyon, California?

About 16.7% 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 8.8% 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 2,068 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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