Cañon City
City in Fremont County, Colorado
Cañon City is a city in Fremont County, Colorado, with 17,141 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,331 ft (1,625 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincoln Park, 1.2 miles S.
- 17,141residents (2020 Census)
- 5,331 ftelevation · 1,625 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.1 km²
- 1,381 / sq mipopulation density
- 81244ZIP code
About Cañon City
Cañon City ( KAN-yən) is the home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 17,141 at the 2020 United States census. Cañon City is the principal city of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and it is a part of the Front Range Urban Corridor. Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for sightseeing, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The city is known for its many public parks, fossil discoveries, Skyline Drive, The Royal Gorge Railroad, the Royal Gorge, and extensive natural hiking paths. In 1994, the United States Board on Geographic Names approved adding the tilde to the official name of Cañon City, a change from Canon City as the official name in its decisions of 1906 and 1975. It is one of the few U.S. cities to have the Spanish Ñ in its name, others being La Cañada Flintridge, California; Española, New Mexico; Peñasco, New Mexico; and Peñitas, Texas.
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Living in Cañon City
- Median household income
- $64,787
- Median home value
- $316,100
- Median rent
- $997/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Cañon City had 17,141 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,141 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cañon City at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,141 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.41 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4419° N, 105.2209° W |
| ZIP code | 81244 |
| Official website | canoncity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0811810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cañon City
- Lincoln Park1.2 mi S
- Brookside2.5 mi SE
- Park Center3.0 mi N
- Williamsburg4.8 mi SE
- Rockvale6.2 mi SE
- Coal Creek7.0 mi SE
- Florence7.8 mi SE
- Penrose12.0 mi E
- Victor18.9 mi N
- Goldfield19.7 mi N
- Cripple Creek21.1 mi N
- Silver Cliff23.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cañon City
What county is Cañon City in?
Cañon City is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What is the population of Cañon City, CO?
17,141 people lived in Cañon City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cañon City, CO?
The ZIP code of Cañon City is 81244.
What is the elevation of Cañon City?
5,331 feet (1,625 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cañon City?
Lincoln Park (1.2 mi), Brookside (2.5 mi), Park Center (3.0 mi), Williamsburg (4.8 mi), Rockvale (6.2 mi).
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