Cañon City, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cañon City, Colorado is 17,098 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $66,068, the median home value is $275,300, and the median age is 46.0.
The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (16,412 → 17,193).
17,098
Population
1377
People / sq mi
$66,068
Median Income
$275,300
Median Home Value
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Cañon City covers 12.4 sq mi of land at 1377 people per square mile.
About Cañon City, CO
Cañon City skews on age — the median resident is 46.0, older than the national median. Cañon City is a city in Colorado with a population of 17,098. It ranks #47 among cities in Colorado by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,068 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $275,300, with typical rent around $931.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 27.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 8.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Cañon City — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Cañon City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cañon City city had a population of 16,412 in 2010 and 17,193 in 2024, a 4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,236 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.34%.
17,193
Population (2024)
16,412
Population (2010)
17,236
Peak (2023)
0.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,412 |
| 2011 | 16,446 |
| 2012 | 16,442 |
| 2013 | 16,227 |
| 2014 | 16,177 |
| 2015 | 16,233 |
| 2016 | 16,414 |
| 2017 | 16,555 |
| 2018 | 16,741 |
| 2019 | 16,725 |
| 2020 | 16,942 |
| 2021 | 17,120 |
| 2022 | 17,212 |
| 2023 | 17,236 |
| 2024 | 17,193 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,068
Median Household Income
$31,049
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$275,300
Median Home Value
$931
Median Rent
70.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.6%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
76.4%
Public Transit
8.4%
Work From Home
18.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.2%
Foreign Born
97.0%
Non-English at Home
10.7%
Veterans
22.5%
With Disability
95.4%
Health Insurance
91.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.2% |
| Public Administration | 19.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cañon City, Colorado has a population of 17,098 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Cañon City, Colorado is $66,068, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cañon City, Colorado is $275,300, with median monthly rent at $931 and a homeownership rate of 70.1%.
The median age in Cañon City, Colorado is 46.0 years. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (16,412 → 17,193).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.