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American Canyon

California · 21,837 residents · 6.076 sq mi
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American Canyon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,884. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,063 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $517,600. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,837
+123%since 2000
from 9,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,594 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 1,609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024American Canyon
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,884
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,105 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,509
+93%since 2000
from $18,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,600
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,917
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $924 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(4,474)
Black6.5%(1,428)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(6,705)
Asian34.9%(7,623)
Other10%(2,193)
Diversity Score92.7%(20,242)
Diversity Score
93
+21%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
33.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Canyon, California?

American Canyon, California has about 21,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in American Canyon, California earns about $108,884 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 $517,600, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in American Canyon, California?

About 32.0% 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 7.0% 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 14,131 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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