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CITY · 2010 ACS

Cañon

New Mexico · 327 residents · 16.111 sq mi
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Cañon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,154. Population has grown 19% since 2011. Median home value is $205,200. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
+19%vs 2011
vs 274 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 17 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+19%vs 2011
vs 42.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
147226305383462201020202024Cañon
2024436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,154
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,729
+3%vs 2011
vs $24,115 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.374 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $204,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−56.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.7
+16%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.7%(128)
Diversity Score78.4%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(148)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other39.6%(130)
Diversity Score83.4%(273)
Diversity Score
83
+6%vs 2011
vs 78 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.0%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.8 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 59.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
36.4%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
51.1%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Female
41.5%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cañon, New Mexico?

Cañon, New Mexico has about 327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cañon, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cañon, New Mexico earns about $36,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cañon, New Mexico expensive?

In Cañon, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $205,200.

How educated are people in Cañon, New Mexico?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cañon, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cañon, New Mexico?

About 5.1% of people in Cañon, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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