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Canon City, CO


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Canon City, Colorado

Canon City, Colorado, in Fremont county, is 35 miles W of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 37 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 15,431 people in the city.

The People and Families of Canon City

In Canon City, about 50% of adults are married. In Canon City, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places. Canon City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canon City had a median family income of $42,917.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,630) in Canon City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Canon City Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Canon City is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Canon City, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Canon City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Canon City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Canon City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Canon City, CO

Comparing Canon City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population96
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33

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