Canyon, TX Profile
Canyon, TX, population 14,530, is located
in Texas's Randall county,
about 17.4 miles from Amarillo and 97.1 miles from Lubbock.
Through the 90's Canyon's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Canyon has grown by about 4%. Since 2005 Canyon's population has grown by about 9%.
Canyon's property crime levels tend to be much lower than
Texas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Canyon tend to be much lower than Texas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 88% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 7% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 13,078 | N/A |
| 2001 | 13,092 | 0.11% |
| 2002 | 13,055 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 13,100 | 0.34% |
| 2004 | 13,266 | 1.27% |
| 2005 | 13,383 | 0.88% |
| 2006 | 13,434 | 0.38% |
| 2007 | 14,026 | 4.41% |
| 2008 | 14,312 | 2.04% |
| 2009 | 14,530 | 1.52% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,361 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 121 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 88 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,390 |
| 2002 | 1,562 |
| 2003 | 1,108 |
| 2004 | 1,272 |
| 2005 | 1,529 |
| 2006 | 1,100 |
| 2007 | 1,393 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 920 |
| 2010 | 813 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
24 |
154 |
5 |
| 2002 |
29 |
178 |
3 |
| 2003 |
20 |
117 |
9 |
| 2004 |
18 |
147 |
3 |
| 2005 |
29 |
169 |
5 |
| 2006 |
16 |
128 |
7 |
| 2007 |
15 |
170 |
5 |
| 2008 |
15 |
102 |
7 |
| 2009 |
19 |
113 |
4 |
| 2010 |
15 |
102 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 3,551 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 5 Square Miles |
