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Canyon City

Oregon · 660 residents · 1.408 sq mi
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Canyon City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
660
−1%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+24%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4665907148379611990201020202024Canyon City
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,139
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,199
+89%since 2000
from $14,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(580)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(43)
Diversity Score26%(171)
Diversity Score
26
+115%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon City, Oregon?

Canyon City, Oregon has about 660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canyon City, Oregon earns about $50,139 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 $142,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon City, Oregon?

About 29.1% 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 15.2% of people in Canyon City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon City, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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