City profile · Oregon · Census ACS 2023

Canyon City, OR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Canyon City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

920
Residents
$88,542
Median income
$184,300
Median home
$1,127
Median rent (state)

Canyon City - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Canyon City places in the 70th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

70th
percentile, household income
38th
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Canyon City, OR

Canyon City is a small town in Oregon, home to 920 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $88,542 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.4%. Canyon City's housing stock carries a median value of $184,300, and the median resident age is 44.2 years. 30.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Oregon carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Oregon at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,127 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $185 across Oregon, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 32.1 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

920 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oregon

Median Household Income

$88,542 /yr

Poverty 0.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oregon average

How does Canyon City compare to other US cities?

Where Canyon City sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 70% higher than other cities
Home value 38% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Canyon City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oregon only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oregon-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Canyon City near the bottom of Oregon's cities

Among the 395 Oregon cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Canyon City ranks #360 - the 7th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Canyon City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#96 of 364
74th percentile in Oregon
Median Gross Rent
#360 of 395
7th percentile in Oregon
Median Home Value
#329 of 366
10th percentile in Oregon
Poverty Rate
#321 of 395
19th percentile in Oregon
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#112 of 395
72nd percentile in Oregon

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oregon only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

70thIncome percentile

70th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Canyon City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$184,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 62% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Canyon City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Canyon City, OR Canyon City, OR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Canyon City, OR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Canyon City, OR median $88,542/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Canyon City, OR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Canyon City, OR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
920
Median Income
$88,542
Median Home Value
$184,300
Median Age
44.2
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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640 residents650 residents660 residents670 residents 202020212022202320242025 663 residents 644 residents ▼ -2.9%
Canyon City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
65.0%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
10.6%
Work from Home
14.6%
Other
1.9%

Based on 432 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oregon - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$185
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oregon state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oregon state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Canyon City sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,127/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
32.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oregon

Knappa
922 people
Mission
938 people
Monroe
897 people
Svensen
897 people
Yachats
881 people
Metolius
969 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Canyon City's 920 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Luthersville, GA
920 people
Sardis, GA
920 people
Crofton, NE
920 people
Elwood, NJ
920 people
South Canal, OH
920 people
Pringle, PA
920 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Canyon City's $88,542 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Farmington, AR
$88,541 median income
Randallstown, MD
$88,544 median income
Cordova, AK
$88,538 median income
Collinsville, OK
$88,537 median income
Lochbuie, CO
$88,548 median income
Chesterton, IN
$88,536 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Canyon City, OR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Canyon City, OR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.4% White 92.0% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 2.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 5.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Canyon City compares to nearby Oregon cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Canyon City (this city) 920 $88,542
Knappa 922 $85,357
Mission 938 $45,750
Monroe 897 $66,875
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Canyon City, OR?

What is the population of Canyon City, OR? +

Canyon City, OR counts 920 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Canyon City, OR? +

The median household income in Canyon City is $88,542 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Canyon City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Canyon City; the closest available measure is the Oregon state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oregon vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Canyon City, OR? +

Homes in Canyon City carry a median value of $184,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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