Census ACS · #617 μSA
Cañon City Metro Area
The Cañon City, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has 49,394 residents. The median household income is $61,027 and the median home value is $282,100.
49,394
Population
32
People / sq mi
$61,027
Median Income
$282,100
Median Home Value
The Cañon City CBSA covers 1,534 sq mi of land at 32.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,027
Median Household Income
$30,201
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$282,100
Median Home Value
$1,036
Median Rent
76.2%
Homeownership
Education
90.6%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
12.3%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
51.6%
Foreign Born
Cañon City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cañon City, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 49,394 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #617 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cañon City metro area is $61,027, with a per capita income of $30,201.
The Cañon City, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Cañon City, Co CBSA (15860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.