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Population Review

Canandaigua, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Canandaigua, New York is 10,542 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 189th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $63,268, the median home value is $218,300, and the median age is 41.4.

The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (10,557 → 10,476).

10,542

Population

2308

People / sq mi

$63,268

Median Income

$218,300

Median Home Value

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Canandaigua covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 2308 people per square mile.

About Canandaigua, NY

Homeownership is the standout figure in Canandaigua: 48.5% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 10,542 residents, Canandaigua is a city in New York.

The typical household earns $63,268, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $218,300, with typical rent around $1,093.

39.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Canandaigua city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Canandaigua city had a population of 10,557 in 2010 and 10,476 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,570 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.

2021 · 11K20102024
Canandaigua city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,476

Population (2024)

10,557

Population (2010)

10,570

Peak (2021)

-0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,557
201110,549
201210,509
201310,495
201410,464
201510,413
201610,329
201710,285
201810,235
201910,156
202010,532
202110,570
202210,537
202310,488
202410,476

Race & Ethnicity

White88.2%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,268

Median Household Income

$41,880

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$218,300

Median Home Value

$1,093

Median Rent

48.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.7%

High School+

39.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

79.1%

Public Transit

8.4%

Work From Home

19.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.0%

Foreign Born

92.2%

Non-English at Home

7.9%

Veterans

20.1%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services15.8%
Manufacturing11.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.2%
Information4.8%
Retail Trade4.5%
Construction3.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Public Administration2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Canandaigua, New York has a population of 10,542 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 189th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Canandaigua, New York is $63,268, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Canandaigua, New York is $218,300, with median monthly rent at $1,093 and a homeownership rate of 48.5%.

The median age in Canandaigua, New York is 41.4 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (10,557 → 10,476).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.