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Canyon City

Oregon · 703 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Canyon City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
703
+5%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+32%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4665907148379611990201020202024Canyon City
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,816
+51%since 2000
from $14,404 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(18)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score12.3%(86)
Diversity Score
12
+1%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.1 min
−9%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
Female
65.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon City, Oregon?

Canyon City, Oregon has about 703 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canyon City, Oregon earns about $47,917 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 $126,800, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon City, Oregon?

About 32.0% 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 14.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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