Canyon Lake
City in Riverside County, California
Canyon Lake is a city in Riverside County, California, with 11,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,385 ft (422 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadowbrook, 2.9 miles NW.
- 11,082residents (2020 Census)
- 1,385 ftelevation · 422 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 2,850 / sq mipopulation density
- 92587ZIP code
About Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake is a city and gated community in the Inland Empire region of Riverside County, California, United States, located on Canyon Lake reservoir. Canyon Lake began as a master-planned community developed by the Corona Land Company in 1968. The City of Canyon Lake was incorporated on December 1, 1990. As of the 2020 census, Canyon Lake had a population of 11,082. Railroad Canyon Dam was built in 1927, and impounds the San Jacinto River to fill the reservoir, which covers 383 acres (1.55 km2) and has 14.9 miles (24.0 km) of shoreline.
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Living in Canyon Lake
- Median household income
- $126,926
- Median home value
- $699,600
- Median rent
- $2,608/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Canyon Lake had 11,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,850 per sq mi (1,100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canyon Lake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6883° N, 117.2635° W |
| ZIP code | 92587 |
| Official website | cityofcanyonlake.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canyon Lake
- Meadowbrook2.9 mi NW
- Lake Elsinore4.1 mi W
- Warm Springs4.3 mi W
- Menifee4.6 mi E
- Wildomar4.9 mi S
- Good Hope5.7 mi N
- Lakeland Village6.5 mi SW
- Perris7.4 mi N
- Romoland8.1 mi NE
- Murrieta9.0 mi SE
- Homeland9.5 mi NE
- Mead Valley10.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Lake
What county is Canyon Lake in?
Canyon Lake is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Canyon Lake, CA?
11,082 people lived in Canyon Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canyon Lake, CA?
The ZIP code of Canyon Lake is 92587.
What is the elevation of Canyon Lake?
1,385 feet (422 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canyon Lake?
Meadowbrook (2.9 mi), Lake Elsinore (4.1 mi), Warm Springs (4.3 mi), Menifee (4.6 mi), Wildomar (4.9 mi).
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