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Canyon Lake

Texas · 31,124 residents · 142.712 sq mi
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Canyon Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,946. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,300. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,124
+84%since 2000
from 16,870 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
218 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+21%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K15K22K29K36K1990201020202024Canyon Lake
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,946
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,427
+74%since 2000
from $21,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,300
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+51%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(14,866)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,648)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(3,959)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(23,227)
Black1.2%(365)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(5,702)
Asian0.7%(207)
Other4.6%(1,435)
Diversity Score50%(15,561)
Diversity Score
50
+113%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon Lake, Texas?

Canyon Lake, Texas has about 31,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canyon Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Canyon Lake, Texas earns about $77,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canyon Lake, Texas expensive?

In Canyon Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $243,300, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon Lake, Texas?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canyon Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canyon Lake, Texas?

About 8.2% of people in Canyon Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon Lake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon Lake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,149 residents, a change of about 212 percent over that period.

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