Gold Canyon is a CDP located in Pinal County Arizona. Gold Canyon has a 2024 population of 13,492. Gold Canyon is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 13.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,875 in 2020.
The average household income in Gold Canyon is $111,968 with a poverty rate of 7.38%. The median age in Gold Canyon is 66.6 years: 67.4 years for males, and 65.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gold Canyon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,643 | 92.03% |
| Two or more races | 558 | 4.82% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.25% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,814 | 1.99 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Married | 3,751 | 2.23 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
| Non Family | 1,675 | 1.17 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 207 | 3.25 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 181 | 3.04 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
2.29
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
94.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,303 | 12.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,614 | 25.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,413 | 13.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,851 | 17.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 2,651 | 25.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,312 | 8,854 | 3,647 |
| Hispanic | 583 | 477 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 415 | 385 | 218 |
| Asian | 144 | 132 | 89 |
| Black | 111 | 111 | 73 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 65.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,227 | $77,244 | $51,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,462 | $0 | $96,154 |
| High School Graduate | $49,167 | $52,019 | $48,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $27,218 | $140,920 |
| Overall | $55,085 | $72,966 | $46,549 |
| Some College | $40,487 | $63,603 | $30,153 |
$55,085
Average Earnings
$72,966
Average Male
$46,549
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.29% of Gold Canyon residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,911 | 568 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 925 | 272 | 29.41% |
| Asian | 144 | 12 | 8.33% |
7.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.29%
Male Poverty Rate
8.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gold Canyon is Hispanic, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gold Canyon is White, with 5.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.19% |
| High School | 8.81% |
| Some College | 6.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.92% |
| Male Employed | 6.65% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,104 | $123,010 |
| Households | $83,654 | $111,968 |
| Married Families | $105,768 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,806 | $83,137 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.6%
Male Marriage Rate
63.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,802
Number of Veterans
1,708
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,210 |
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Korea | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 791 |
| 75+ | 760 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,653 | 16.5% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 23.67% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 5.94% |
| Asian | 24 | 16.67% |
| Black | 18 | 13.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.6%
Labor Force Participation
29.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
13.25%
Born in Gold Canyon
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
3.67%
Naturalized
94.64% of Gold Canyon residents were born in the United States, with 13.25% having been born in Arizona. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,492 | 963 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 12,529 | 964 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 11,565 | 332 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 11,233 | -642 | -5.41% |
| 2020 | 11,875 | 263 | 2.26% |
| 2019 | 11,612 | 574 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 11,038 | 354 | 3.31% |
| 2017 | 10,684 | 1,068 | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 9,616 | 19 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,597 | 205 | 2.18% |
| 2014 | 9,392 | -387 | -3.96% |
| 2013 | 9,779 | -453 | -4.43% |
| 2012 | 10,232 | -793 | -7.19% |
| 2011 | 11,025 | 0 | 0% |