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Cañon City, Colorado
Cañon City, city, in Fremont County, Colorado. Cañon City had 17,030 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,141 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,122 (±66). GEOID 0811810.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,030
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,141 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,122 ±66
Median household income
$64,787
±$9,615 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$316,100
±$17,693 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$997
±$92 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Cañon City and what county is it in?
Cañon City is a city in Fremont County, Colorado. It covers 12.4 square miles of land, 1,381 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cañon City is in the Cañon City, CO micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cañon City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,030 people lived in Cañon City on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 17,141 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,122 (±66).
| Measure | Cañon City | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,122 ±66 | 49,634 | +590 |
| Households | 7,274 ±339 | 17,976 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.10 | 2.33 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 7,850 ±337 | 20,605 | no clear change |
Cañon City's population since 2000
From 15,431 in 2000 to 17,030 in 2025: up 10.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cañon City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cañon City?
The median resident of Cañon City is 46.2 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cañon City | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 ±2.6 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±2.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.1% ±2.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±2.1 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±2.4 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8% ±2.8 pts | 77.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5% ±3.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.2% ±3.8 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±2.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cañon City earn?
Half of Cañon City's 7,274 households earn less than $64,787 a year (±$9,615), against $62,664 in Fremont County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $57,220 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cañon City | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,787 ±$9,615 | $62,664 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,891 ±$8,746 | $85,400 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,142 ±$2,464 | $32,082 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±3.5 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5% ±9.7 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6% ±3.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±2.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±2.6 pts | 85.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cañon City?
Owners occupy 69.7% of Cañon City's occupied homes and renters 30.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $316,100 by its owner (±$17,693). The median renter pays $997 a month including utilities, and 33.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cañon City | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $316,100 ±$17,693 | $324,000 | +$118,204 |
| Median gross rent | $997 ±$92 | $1,070 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.1% ±8.1 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,583 ±$102 | $1,611 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.7% ±3.6 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.3% ±3.6 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 7,850 ±337 | 20,605 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5% ±3.7 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% ±2.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.9% ±3.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cañon City building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units in Cañon City in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cañon City work and get to work?
74.4% of Cañon City's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Cañon City | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.3% ±3.1 pts | 44.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4% ±5.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±2.9 pts | 13.7% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±2.4 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cañon City?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Cañon City, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,975 (Tract 9786) to $99,250 (Tract 9792).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9785Fremont County | 5,988 | $67,927 |
| Tract 9786Fremont County | 3,903 | $44,975 |
| Tract 9783Fremont County | 6,060 | $70,042 |
| Tract 9788Fremont County | 2,351 | $80,463 |
| Tract 9784Fremont County | 2,367 | $60,721 |
| Tract 9792Fremont County | 2,246 | $99,250 |
| Tract 9801Fremont County | 510 | not published |
| Tract 9791Fremont County | 3,513 | $49,191 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cañon City) · Census block assignment files
How does Cañon City compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cañon City is the 2,203rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Cañon City ranks 177th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th | 221 |
| Median household income | 177th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 175th | 220 |
| Median home value | 174th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 150th | 216 |
| Median age | 38th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 125th | 218 |
| Work from home | 142nd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 221 |
Cañon City's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Cañon City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cañon City?
8 of the 57 figures for Cañon City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cañon City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cañon City.