Black Canyon City, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Black Canyon City is a small community located in Arizona, within Yavapai County. The total population is 2,181. It ranks as the 145th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black Canyon City is 60.5 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 4.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black Canyon City is $47,465. This is 41% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 107% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $288,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Black Canyon City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.5% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black Canyon City, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.