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Cañon City

Colorado · 17,141 residents · 12.413 sq mi
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Cañon City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,141
+11%since 2000
from 15,431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+14%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Cañon City
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,963
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,739
+58%since 2000
from $16,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(13,430)
Black1.6%(242)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,285)
Asian0.5%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(3,760)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(13,907)
Black1.5%(261)
Hispanic / Latino11%(1,888)
Asian0.7%(114)
Other1.6%(268)
Diversity Score33.8%(5,796)
Diversity Score
34
+39%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cañon City, Colorado?

Cañon City, Colorado has about 17,141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cañon City, Colorado earns about $49,963 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 $185,300, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Cañon City, Colorado?

About 22.6% 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 15.3% 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 4,339 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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