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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cañon City

Colorado · 15,431 residents · 12.413 sq mi
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Cañon City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,736. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,431
+21%since 1990
from 12,802 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,243 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 1,031 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+1%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Cañon City
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,736
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,423 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,970
+67%since 1990
from $10,166 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$471
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
33.3% rent
2.9
−3%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(12,239)
Black1.5%(194)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,008)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score26.1%(3,335)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(13,430)
Black1.6%(242)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,285)
Asian0.5%(82)
Diversity Score24.4%(3,760)
24
−6%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cañon City, Colorado?

Cañon City, Colorado has about 15,431 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cañon City, Colorado?

The typical household in Cañon City, Colorado earns about $31,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cañon City, Colorado expensive?

In Cañon City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Cañon City, Colorado?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cañon City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cañon City, Colorado?

About 11.5% of people in Cañon City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cañon City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cañon City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,629 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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