Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

American Canyon, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,691

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

32.9%7,131

Hispanic/Latino

32.1%6,962

White

20.5%4,446

Two or More

7.6%1,642

Black

4.8%1,045

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.2%269

Other

0.7%142

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%480

High School Diploma

16.9%2,361

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%1,184

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%1,994

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,311

Bachelor's Degree

24.8%3,460

Master's Degree

5.8%817

Professional Degree

1.2%172

Doctorate

0.9%127

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$692,600

Median Renti

$2,537

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.3%4,447

Renter-Occupied

25.7%1,541

Total Units

6,131

Homeownership

74.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%73

$50K–$100K

3.3%146

$100K–$150K

4.8%214

$150K–$200K

3.4%149

$200K–$300K

3.3%146

$300K–$500K

7.8%347

$500K–$1M

66.4%2,955

$1M+

9.4%417

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

319

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

102

$2,000+

947

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%26

2010–2019

8.5%521

2000–2009

37.8%2,317

1990–1999

13.2%812

1980–1989

13.2%808

1970–1979

9%553

1960–1969

8.7%532

1950–1959

7.7%471

1940–1949

0.8%52

1939 or earlier

0.6%39

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.1%3,721

Electricity

31.2%1,867

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%200

Solar

2.2%131

No Fuel

1%58

Wood

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,700

Mean Household Incomei

$150,542

Per Capita Incomei

$43,319

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

11,501

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%315

$10K–$15K

1.2%70

$15K–$20K

0.3%20

$20K–$25K

2.5%147

$25K–$30K

2.3%136

$30K–$35K

4.1%248

$35K–$40K

3%180

$40K–$45K

1.4%82

$45K–$50K

1.7%101

$50K–$60K

2.3%137

$60K–$75K

7.2%430

$75K–$100K

10%598

$100K–$125K

10.5%629

$125K–$150K

9%539

$150K–$200K

14.8%885

$200K+

24.6%1,471

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

196

Residentsi

356

Avg. Tenant Renti

$477/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes71% occupied$477/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $121,700/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

90%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

Low income$61K–$97K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,42829.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

3,047

Mexico

1,456

India

320

China

125

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,543

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,851

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

774(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured

American Canyon, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026