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Canyon

Texas · 13,303 residents · 8.076 sq mi
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Canyon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,300. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% 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

13,303
+3%since 2000
from 12,875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,647 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
25.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Canyon
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,277
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,282
+24%since 2000
from $16,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
22.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$662
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
33.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
49.1% rent
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
58.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,837)
Black1.9%(240)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,382)
Asian2%(254)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(4,197)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(10,488)
Black2.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(2,088)
Asian1.7%(231)
Other3.1%(408)
Diversity Score46.4%(6,176)
46
+42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
11.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
35.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
54.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canyon, Texas?

Canyon, Texas has about 13,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canyon, Texas?

The typical household in Canyon, Texas earns about $37,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canyon, Texas expensive?

In Canyon, Texas, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Canyon, Texas?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canyon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canyon, Texas?

About 22.7% of people in Canyon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canyon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Canyon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,938 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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