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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canyon Lake

California · 9,952 residents · 3.888 sq mi
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Canyon Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,106. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value is $225,100. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,952
+25%since 1990
from 7,938 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,560 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 2,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+12%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Canyon Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,106
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,646
+35%since 1990
from $22,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$225,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,171
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
11.9% rent
3.2
−21%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,605)
Black1.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(442)
Asian1.1%(89)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,717)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,679)
Black0.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(848)
Asian1.5%(146)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,467)
25
+15%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 36.7 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 Canyon Lake, California?

Canyon Lake, California has about 9,952 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Canyon Lake, California earns about $70,106 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canyon Lake, California expensive?

In Canyon Lake, California, the median home is worth about $225,100, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon Lake, California?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canyon Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canyon Lake, California?

About 4.9% of people in Canyon Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon Lake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon Lake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,014 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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