Canyon is a city located in Randall County Texas. Canyon has a 2024 population of 16,586. It is also the county seat of Randall County. Canyon is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 11.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,924 in 2020.
The average household income in Canyon is $84,036 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Canyon is 28.2 years: 29.4 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canyon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,539 | 81.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,503 | 9.76% |
| Black or African American | 600 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 316 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 249 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 178 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
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 | 5,523 | 2.48 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 2,651 | 3.14 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 1,969 | 1.35 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 527 | 3.15 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 376 | 2.9 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 2.34% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,348 | 28.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,281 | 15.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,985 | 23.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 1,626 | 19.42% |
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 | 6,606 | 6,396 | 2,963 |
| Hispanic | 1,266 | 1,055 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 646 | 552 | 260 |
| Black | 281 | 272 | 108 |
| Other Race | 195 | 174 | 50 |
| Asian | 120 | 107 | 93 |
| Native American | 100 | 88 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,925 | $85,972 | $50,652 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,492 | $91,250 | $73,432 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $41,978 | $19,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,918 | $38,229 | $24,063 |
| Overall | $53,471 | $64,336 | $44,203 |
| Some College | $46,217 | $52,350 | $31,477 |
$53,471
Average Earnings
$64,336
Average Male
$44,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.48% of Canyon residents speak only English, while 11.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,600 | 1,310 | 12.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,263 | 236 | 10.43% |
| Multiple | 1,264 | 217 | 17.17% |
| Other | 316 | 38 | 12.03% |
| Asian | 245 | 35 | 14.29% |
| Black | 455 | 35 | 7.69% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canyon is Multiple, with 17.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canyon is Black, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.74% |
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 7.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Female Employed | 11.93% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,526 | $106,113 |
| Households | $68,233 | $84,036 |
| Married Families | $107,240 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,314 | $43,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
622
Number of Veterans
601
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 254 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 89 |
| 75+ | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 5.24% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.28% |
| Black | 40 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 18 | 13.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
68.19%
Born in Canyon
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
3.8%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
94.8% of Canyon residents were born in the United States, with 68.19% having been born in Texas. 3.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,665 | 416 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 18,249 | 416 | 2.33% |
| 2027 | 17,833 | 415 | 2.38% |
| 2026 | 17,418 | 416 | 2.45% |
| 2025 | 17,002 | 416 | 2.51% |
| 2024 | 16,586 | 415 | 2.57% |
| 2023 | 16,171 | 396 | 2.51% |
| 2022 | 15,775 | 383 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 15,392 | 468 | 3.14% |
| 2020 | 14,924 | -1,132 | -7.05% |
| 2019 | 16,056 | 366 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 15,690 | 605 | 4.01% |
| 2017 | 15,085 | 72 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 15,013 | 154 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 14,859 | 174 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 14,685 | 507 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 14,178 | 368 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 13,810 | 146 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 13,664 | 305 | 2.28% |
| 2010 | 13,359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,875 | 1,510 | 13.29% |
| 1990 | 11,365 | 641 | 5.98% |
| 1980 | 10,724 | 2,391 | 28.69% |
| 1970 | 8,333 | 2,469 | 42.1% |
| 1960 | 5,864 | 1,500 | 34.37% |
| 1950 | 4,364 | 1,742 | 66.44% |
| 1940 | 2,622 | -199 | -7.05% |
| 1930 | 2,821 | -15,844 | -84.89% |