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Canyon Lake

California · 11,082 residents · 3.888 sq mi
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Canyon Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $479,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,082
+11%since 2000
from 9,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,850 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Canyon Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,868
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,075
+69%since 2000
from $29,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,208
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,171 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+38%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,679)
Black0.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(848)
Asian1.5%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(2,467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(8,279)
Black1.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,668)
Asian2.4%(266)
Other6.2%(690)
Diversity Score52.1%(5,771)
Diversity Score
52
+110%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 33.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon Lake, California?

Canyon Lake, California has about 11,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canyon Lake, California earns about $107,868 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 $479,500, and the typical rent is about $2,208 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon Lake, California?

About 32.3% 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 6.9% 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 3,144 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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