Demographics & People — Canyon, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,398 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,500 |
| Median Age | 28.7 |
| Total Households | 5,523 |
| Family Households | 3,554 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,539 |
| Black or African American | 600 |
| Asian | 249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,747 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,758 |
| Other groups | 4,232 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,946 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,648 |
| German | 2,011 |
| English | 1,234 |
| American | 1,225 |
| Irish | 1,060 |
| Scottish | 602 |
| Scotch-Irish | 216 |
Language
| English Only | 12,928 |
| Spanish | 1,219 |
| Population 5+ | 14,612 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 709 |
| Population 18+ | 11,741 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canyon, Texas.