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Population Review

Canyon Lake, California Population 2026

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

The population of Canyon Lake, California is 11,107 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 470th-largest city in California. The median household income is $124,948, the median home value is $647,300, and the median age is 46.6.

The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (10,599 → 11,161).

11,107

Population

2857

People / sq mi

$124,948

Median Income

$647,300

Median Home Value

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Canyon Lake covers 3.9 sq mi of land at 2857 people per square mile.

About Canyon Lake, CA

What sets Canyon Lake apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 27.9% versus 14.0% nationally. Canyon Lake is a city in California with a population of 11,107.

Median household income is $124,948, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $647,300, with typical rent around $2,524.

Roughly 29.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 27.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 49 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Canyon Lake — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Canyon Lake city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Canyon Lake city had a population of 10,599 in 2010 and 11,161 in 2024, a 5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,280 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.37%.

2019 · 11K20102024
Canyon Lake city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,161

Population (2024)

10,599

Population (2010)

11,280

Peak (2019)

0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,599
201110,699
201210,783
201310,861
201410,945
201511,007
201611,095
201711,188
201811,251
201911,280
202011,084
202111,141
202211,121
202311,127
202411,161

Race & Ethnicity

White73.0%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$124,948

Median Household Income

$55,877

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$647,300

Median Home Value

$2,524

Median Rent

79.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.0%

High School+

29.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

61.8%

Public Transit

27.9%

Work From Home

48.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.5%

Foreign Born

91.8%

Non-English at Home

8.0%

Veterans

13.4%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

98.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Information15.3%
Construction13.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management11.6%
Manufacturing9.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.3%
Public Administration6.4%
Retail Trade4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Canyon Lake, California has a population of 11,107 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 470th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Canyon Lake, California is $124,948, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Canyon Lake, California is $647,300, with median monthly rent at $2,524 and a homeownership rate of 79.0%.

The median age in Canyon Lake, California is 46.6 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The population has grown 5.3% since 2010 (10,599 → 11,161).

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

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