Cañon City is a city located in Fremont County Colorado. Cañon City has a 2024 population of 17,339. Cañon City is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,945 in 2020.
The average household income in Cañon City is $64,048 with a poverty rate of 15.76%. The median age in Cañon City is 44.8 years: 36.8 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cañon City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,589 | 91.38% |
| Two or more races | 704 | 4.13% |
| Black or African American | 311 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 305 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,176 | 2.23 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 3,166 | 1.15 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 2,968 | 3.03 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 660 | 3.27 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 382 | 3.16 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
3
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,017 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,198 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 885 | 7.16% |
| High School Graduate | 4,258 | 34.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 3,100 | 25.07% |
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 | 10,677 | 9,934 | 2,784 |
| Hispanic | 1,119 | 1,029 | 217 |
| 2+ Races | 262 | 219 | 65 |
| Black | 240 | 210 | 25 |
| Other Race | 169 | 169 | 15 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Native American | 48 | 45 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,468 | $56,855 | $35,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,057 | $55,078 | $55,045 |
| High School Graduate | $27,496 | $27,988 | $27,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,221 | $46,951 | $32,076 |
| Some College | $43,191 | $47,142 | $35,543 |
$39,221
Average Earnings
$46,951
Average Male
$32,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Cañon City residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,434 | 1,610 | 11.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,845 | 783 | 42.44% |
| Multiple | 597 | 228 | 38.19% |
| Other | 285 | 64 | 22.46% |
| Black | 173 | 61 | 35.26% |
15.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.66%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cañon City is Hispanic, with 42.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cañon City is White, with 11.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.29% |
| Some College | 13.52% |
| High School | 12.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.12% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 5.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,270 | $80,778 |
| Households | $54,308 | $64,048 |
| Married Families | $82,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,263 | $38,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,439
Number of Veterans
1,319
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 544 |
| Vietnam | 498 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 376 |
| 18 to 34 | 299 |
| 65 to 74 | 281 |
| 55 to 64 | 260 |
| 35 to 54 | 223 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,386 | 11.26% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 11.08% |
| Black | 24 | 9.56% |
| Other Race | 11 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 8 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
49.82%
Born in Cañon City
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
99.12% of Cañon City residents were born in the United States, with 49.82% having been born in Colorado. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,833 | 99 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 17,734 | 99 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 17,635 | 98 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 17,537 | 99 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 17,438 | 99 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 17,339 | 98 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 17,241 | 6 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 17,235 | 113 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 17,122 | 177 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 16,945 | 475 | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 16,470 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 16,445 | 186 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 16,259 | 76 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 16,183 | 173 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 16,010 | 25 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 15,985 | -40 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 16,025 | -240 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 16,265 | -50 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 16,315 | -63 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 16,378 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,431 | 2,744 | 21.63% |
| 1990 | 12,687 | -350 | -2.68% |
| 1980 | 13,037 | 3,831 | 41.61% |
| 1970 | 9,206 | 233 | 2.6% |
| 1960 | 8,973 | 2,628 | 41.42% |
| 1950 | 6,345 | -345 | -5.16% |
| 1940 | 6,690 | 752 | 12.66% |
| 1930 | 5,938 | 1,387 | 30.48% |
| 1920 | 4,551 | -611 | -11.84% |
| 1910 | 5,162 | 1,387 | 36.74% |
| 1900 | 3,775 | 950 | 33.63% |
| 1890 | 2,825 | -15,008 | -84.16% |