Canyon City, OR Demographics

A map of Canyon City's Population by Race

Canyon City, Oregon has an estimated population of 900, a dramatic increase from the 660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canyon City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canyon City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canyon City, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canyon City is ranked the 240th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Canyon City was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canyon City's White Population

781 residents of Canyon City, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canyon City is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Canyon City ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's White population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. White residents' share of Canyon City's population has decreased from 87.9% to 86.8%.

Canyon City is more White than neighboring John Day (85.8% White), Mount Vernon (84.3% White), Seneca (64.2% White), and Long Creek (74.5% White). Canyon City is less White than neighboring Prairie City (92.5% White).

Canyon City's Black Population

3 residents of Canyon City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canyon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Canyon City ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Canyon City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Canyon City is more Black than neighboring Mount Vernon (0% Black), Prairie City (0% Black), Seneca (0% Black), and Long Creek (0% Black). Canyon City is less Black than neighboring John Day (0.4% Black).

Canyon City's Asian Population

0 residents of Canyon City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canyon City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Canyon City ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Canyon City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Canyon City is less Asian than neighboring John Day (3.3% Asian), and Prairie City (0.5% Asian).

Canyon City's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Canyon City, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canyon City is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Canyon City ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Canyon City's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.2%.

Canyon City is more Hispanic than neighboring John Day (1.5% Hispanic), and Mount Vernon (0% Hispanic). Canyon City is less Hispanic than neighboring Prairie City (2.9% Hispanic), Seneca (9.2% Hispanic), and Long Creek (5.5% Hispanic).

Canyon City's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Canyon City, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canyon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Canyon City ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canyon City's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Canyon City is more Native American/Other than neighboring John Day (0.2% Native American/Other), and Prairie City (0% Native American/Other). Canyon City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Vernon (9.6% Native American/Other), Seneca (3.7% Native American/Other), and Long Creek (5.5% Native American/Other).

Canyon City's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Canyon City, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canyon City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Canyon City ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Canyon City's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.0%.

Canyon City is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Vernon (6% Multiracial), and Prairie City (4.1% Multiracial). Canyon City is less Multiracial than neighboring John Day (8.8% Multiracial), Seneca (22.9% Multiracial), and Long Creek (14.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.