Canyon Day, AZ Demographics

A map of Canyon Day's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,059	1,148	89.6%	95.3%
White	49	3	4.1%	0.2%
Multiracial	48	8	4.1%	0.7%
Hispanic	26	16	2.2%	1.3%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	27	0.0%	2.2%

Canyon Day, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,182, a slight decrease from the 1,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% Native American/Other, 4.1% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canyon Day, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canyon Day has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canyon Day, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 19.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canyon Day is ranked the 194th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Day was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canyon Day's White Population

49 residents of Canyon Day, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canyon Day is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Canyon Day ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's White population has grown by an estimated 1533.3%. White residents' share of Canyon Day's population has increased from 0.2% to 4.1%.

Canyon Day is more White than neighboring Seven Mile (0% White), Whiteriver (0.9% White), and Rainbow City (0% White). Canyon Day is less White than neighboring Fort Apache (6.2% White), and Turkey Creek (17.9% White).

Canyon Day's Black Population

0 residents of Canyon Day, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canyon Day is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Canyon Day ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Canyon Day's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Canyon Day is less Black than neighboring Whiteriver (0.6% Black).

Canyon Day's Asian Population

0 residents of Canyon Day, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canyon Day is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Canyon Day ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Canyon Day's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Canyon Day's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Canyon Day, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canyon Day is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Canyon Day ranks 409th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Canyon Day's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Canyon Day is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Apache (0% Hispanic), Seven Mile (0% Hispanic), Turkey Creek (0% Hispanic), Whiteriver (1.5% Hispanic), and Rainbow City (0% Hispanic).

Canyon Day's Native American/Other Population

1,059 residents of Canyon Day, or 89.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canyon Day is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Canyon Day ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canyon Day's population has decreased from 95.3% to 89.6%.

Canyon Day is more Native American/Other than neighboring Turkey Creek (82.1% Native American/Other). Canyon Day is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Apache (93.8% Native American/Other), Seven Mile (100% Native American/Other), Whiteriver (92.6% Native American/Other), and Rainbow City (100% Native American/Other).

Canyon Day's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Canyon Day, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canyon Day is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Canyon Day ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canyon Day's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Canyon Day's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.1%.

Canyon Day is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Apache (0% Multiracial), Seven Mile (0% Multiracial), Turkey Creek (0% Multiracial), and Rainbow City (0% Multiracial). Canyon Day is less Multiracial than neighboring Whiteriver (4.3% 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.