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Cañon

New Mexico · 317 residents · 16.111 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2019. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+60%since 2019
from 198 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+60%since 2019
from 12 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+108%since 2019
from 27.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
147226305383462201020202024Cañon
2024436
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,266
−1%since 2019
from $19,481 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
31.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(15)
Diversity Score70.9%(140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.2%(121)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other6.9%(22)
Diversity Score71.7%(227)
Diversity Score
72
+1%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
55.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cañon, New Mexico?

Cañon, New Mexico has about 317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cañon, New Mexico?

About 39.1% 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 0.0% of people in Cañon, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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