Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas
Canyon is a city in Randall County, Texas, with 14,836 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,543 ft (1,080 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rockwell Place, 3.3 miles N.
- 14,836residents (2020 Census)
- 3,543 ftelevation · 1,080 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 20.9 km²
- 1,837 / sq mipopulation density
- 79016ZIP code
About Canyon
Canyon is a city in and the county seat of Randall County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,836 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Amarillo metropolitan area. Canyon is the home of the Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum, and the outdoor musical drama Texas. The city is also home to the main campus of West Texas A&M University.
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Living in Canyon
- Median household income
- $69,772
- Median home value
- $240,300
- Median rent
- $984/mo
- Median age
- 28.7
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Canyon had 14,836 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,836 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,837 per sq mi (709 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canyon at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Randall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,836 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.08 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,543 ft (1,080 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9903° N, 101.9190° W |
| ZIP code | 79016 |
| Official website | canyon-tx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4812532 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canyon
- Rockwell Place3.3 mi N
- Timbercreek Canyon7.2 mi NE
- Palisades8.2 mi NE
- Lake Tanglewood9.0 mi NE
- Umbarger11.0 mi W
- Amarillo15.3 mi N
- Bushland16.7 mi NW
- Happy17.5 mi S
- Bishop Hills18.8 mi N
- Wildorado22.3 mi NW
- Washburn23.3 mi NE
- Hereford29.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canyon
What county is Canyon in?
Canyon is in Randall County, Texas.
What is the population of Canyon, TX?
14,836 people lived in Canyon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canyon, TX?
The ZIP code of Canyon is 79016.
What is the elevation of Canyon?
3,543 feet (1,080 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canyon?
Rockwell Place (3.3 mi), Timbercreek Canyon (7.2 mi), Palisades (8.2 mi), Lake Tanglewood (9.0 mi), Umbarger (11.0 mi).
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