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Canyon

County:
Randall County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.076
State:
Texas

Canyon is a city located in Randall County, Texas. Canyon has a 2026 population of 17,224. It is also the county seat of Randall County. Canyon is currently growing at a rate of 2.28% annually and its population has increased by 15.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,922 in 2020.

The median household income in Canyon is $69,772 with a poverty rate of 13.08%. The median age in Canyon is 28.7 years: 28.9 years for males, and 28.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.6 males.

17.2K
Total Population
2,133
Density (mi²)
384 2.28%
Growth

Canyon Population

Canyon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,2243842.28%
202516,8403832.33%
202416,4572891.79%
202316,1683992.53%
202215,7693772.45%
202115,3925433.66%
202014,922-1,134-7.06%
201916,0563662.33%
201815,6906054.01%
201715,085720.48%
201615,0131541.04%
201514,8591741.18%
201414,6855073.58%
201314,1783682.66%
201213,8101461.07%
201113,6643052.28%
201013,359560.42%
200012,8751,51013.29%
199011,3656415.98%
198010,7242,39128.69%
19708,3332,46942.1%
19605,8641,50034.37%
19504,3641,74266.44%
19402,622-199-7.05%
19302,82100%

Median Age

Overall: 28.7 years
Female: 28.6 years
Male: 28.9 years

Canyon Adults

There are 12,442 adults, (1,991 of whom are seniors) in Canyon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,839 (49.9%)
Male: 7,884 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canyon includes 79.6% White, 3.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White12,51679.6%
Two or more races2,10213.37%
Black or African American4913.12%
Other race2901.84%
Native American1851.18%
Asian1390.88%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,84611.74%
White7684.88%
Other race2901.84%
Native American1631.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,74874.72%
Black or African American4913.12%
Two or more races2561.63%
Asian1390.88%
Native American220.14%

Canyon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canyon 's average per capita income is $53,003. Household income levels show a median of $69,772. The poverty rate stands at 13.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,742-
Families$101,136$106,270
Households$69,772$82,157
Non Families$35,466$40,947

$53,003

Average Income

$69,772

Median Household Income

13.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)