Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Canyon, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,723

Median Agei

28.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.7%11,748

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%3,067

Black

3.1%491

Two or More

1.6%256

Asian

0.9%139

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%285

High School Diploma

21.3%1,842

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%446

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%1,220

Associate's Degree

7.1%610

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%2,489

Master's Degree

10.7%923

Professional Degree

2%171

Doctorate

3.2%274

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

15.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,300

Median Renti

$984

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.1%3,040

Renter-Occupied

45.9%2,579

Total Units

6,116

Homeownership

54.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%46

$50K–$100K

7.4%225

$100K–$150K

14.4%438

$150K–$200K

12.3%374

$200K–$300K

31.6%960

$300K–$500K

24.9%758

$500K–$1M

7.2%218

$1M+

0.7%21

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

641

$750–$1,000

655

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

270

$1,500–$2,000

340

$2,000+

104

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%179

2010–2019

18.7%1,144

2000–2009

10.2%625

1990–1999

8.7%533

1980–1989

13.9%852

1970–1979

16.8%1,025

1960–1969

11.9%725

1950–1959

4.9%302

1940–1949

3.7%224

1939 or earlier

8.3%507

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.8%3,082

Electricity

43.2%2,428

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%52

No Fuel

0.7%37

Other

0.4%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,772

Mean Household Incomei

$82,157

Per Capita Incomei

$31,182

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

7,954

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%488

$10K–$15K

4.3%239

$15K–$20K

3.3%183

$20K–$25K

4.4%245

$25K–$30K

3.5%199

$30K–$35K

2.3%128

$35K–$40K

2.1%117

$40K–$45K

4.3%239

$45K–$50K

2.4%137

$50K–$60K

6.3%354

$60K–$75K

11.1%624

$75K–$100K

13.3%748

$100K–$125K

11.6%653

$125K–$150K

7.1%399

$150K–$200K

11.3%637

$200K+

4.1%229

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

106

Residentsi

127

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes95% occupied$366/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes73% occupied$426/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,772/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

74.9%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

21.9%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

84.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.2% of subsidized households are minority

33.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7134.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

371

India

Guatemala

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,605

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

564(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured