Copper Canyon, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Copper Canyon, Texas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Copper Canyon, Texas had a total population of 2,514, the 652nd largest town in Texas, with a median household income of $155,625, which is 98% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 98% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Texas.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.4% — among the lowest in Texas.
58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.

Copper Canyon Quick Facts

Population 2,514

Median Household Income $155,625

Median Home Value $744,300

Poverty Rate 1.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 53.5 years

Homeownership Rate 97.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%

High School Graduation Rate 98.6%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 2,514 652nd of 1,795

Median Income $155,625 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.4% 89% lower than national

Median Home Value $744,300 top 10%

How Copper Canyon Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,257	2,514	+11.4%
Median household income	$143,304	$155,625	+8.6%
Median home value	$700,100	$744,300	+6.3%

How Copper Canyon Compares

Median Household Income

Copper Canyon

$155,625

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Copper Canyon

$744,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.5%

$25K-$50K 5.9%

$50K-$100K 10.1%

$100K+ 81.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.2%

$10K-$15K

0.3%

$15K-$20K

1.0%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

0.3%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

0.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

0.9%

$60K-$75K

1.7%

$75K-$100K

7.5%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

22.8%

$150K-$200K

15.7%

$200K+

35.7%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 97.9%

Renter 2.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,950/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

10.4%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

38.0%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Copper Canyon Rankings in Texas

#652 Population of 1,795

#75 Median Income of 1,546

#94 Education of 1,795

#43 Home Value of 1,542

Explore Texas Rankings

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Other Cities in Denton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Denton	152,866	$76,019	15.8%	$348,200
Little Elm	54,820	$119,219	9.0%	$420,700
The Colony	45,454	$114,511	6.7%	$383,900
Corinth	23,385	$120,580	3.5%	$375,600
Highland Village	16,101	$159,828	1.8%	$550,000
Lantana	12,766	$199,489	0.6%	$587,500
Sanger	9,641	$91,075	7.4%	$295,400
Paloma Creek South	8,860	$121,747	2.0%	$364,900
Providence Village	8,721	$110,430	8.0%	$351,000
Northlake	8,283	$123,469	6.3%	$565,600

Cities Similar to Copper Canyon

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
The Hills	2,516	$158,250	$846,000	73.6%	3.6%
Cumings	2,535	$136,147	$319,300	44.0%	0.0%
Jonestown	2,535	$128,224	$557,600	50.6%	4.3%
St. Hedwig	2,313	$147,390	$282,100	43.8%	3.3%
Lake Kiowa	2,476	$125,956	$526,900	50.6%	2.1%

Population Overview

Copper Canyon is a small community located in Texas, within Denton County. The total population is 2,514. It ranks as the 652nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Copper Canyon is 53.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Copper Canyon is $155,625. This is 98% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 93% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $744,300. Housing costs are 162% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Copper Canyon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.3% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

58.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Copper Canyon in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Copper Canyon, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Copper Canyon, Texas?

Copper Canyon, Texas has a population of 2,514 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Copper Canyon, TX?

The median household income in Copper Canyon is $155,625, which is 93% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Copper Canyon, TX?

The poverty rate in Copper Canyon is 1.4%. This means approximately 35 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Copper Canyon, Texas?

Copper Canyon's population is 82.3% White, 1.3% Black, 5.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Copper Canyon, TX?

The median home value in Copper Canyon is $744,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Copper Canyon, Texas?

58.1% of adults (25+) in Copper Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.