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Canadian, TX
City in Hemphill County, Texas.
Population
2,241
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,726
ZIP codes
0
Canadian and its ZIP codes
Canadian at a glance
- Canadian is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,811, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Canadian, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canadian, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,811
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$161,600
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (920), German Americans (420), Irish Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hemphill County. PPP loans are for Canadian.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,624
1,289 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,501
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $5,680 per person
How people get to work
Canadian, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canadian, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canadian, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Canadian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlazierCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| MiamiCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| LipscombCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| HigginsCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2 |
| Durham, OKCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| MobeetieCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canadian, TX in?
- Canadian is in Hemphill County, Texas.
- What is the population of Canadian, TX?
- About 2,241 people live in Canadian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canadian?
- Nearby places include Glazier (9.6 mi), Miami (21 mi), Lipscomb (23 mi), Higgins (25 mi), Allison (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023