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Canyon City

Oregon · 644 residents (2025 est.) · 1.408 sq mi
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Canyon City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
900
+35%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+19%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4665907148379611990201020202024Canyon City
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,076
+150%since 2000
from $14,404 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−2%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(597)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(781)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(96)
Diversity Score29.4%(264)
Diversity Score
29
+143%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−2%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon City, Oregon?

Canyon City, Oregon has about 900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canyon City, Oregon?

The typical household in Canyon City, Oregon earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canyon City, Oregon expensive?

In Canyon City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon City, Oregon?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Canyon City, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canyon City, Oregon?

About 10.1% of people in Canyon City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 215 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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