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Canyon, TX
City in Randall County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79016.
Population
15,723
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,947
ZIP codes
1
Canyon and its ZIP codes
Canyon at a glance
- Canyon is about 17 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 203rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $69,772 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,300 (15% below Texas) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for Canyon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canyon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,772
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
28.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,493), German Americans (2,027), Irish Americans (1,015).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randall County. PPP loans are for Canyon.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,868
37,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$919M
FY 2026, $6,530 per person
How people get to work
Canyon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canyon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,622
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
304
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canyon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Canyon
1 in or overlapping Canyon. Population shown
Cities near Canyon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell PlaceCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Timbercreek CanyonVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| PalisadesVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake TanglewoodVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| UmbargerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| AmarilloCity | 15 mi | 103.6 |
| BushlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6 |
| HappyTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Bishop HillsTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WildoradoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| HerefordCity | 29 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canyon, TX in?
- Canyon is in Randall County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Canyon, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canyon include 79016.
- What is the population of Canyon, TX?
- About 15,723 people live in Canyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canyon?
- Nearby places include Rockwell Place (3.4 mi), Timbercreek Canyon (7.5 mi), Palisades (8.5 mi), Lake Tanglewood (9.4 mi), Umbarger (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023