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Canyon, TX


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Canyon, Texas

Introduction to Canyon, Texas

Canyon, Texas, in Randall county, is 17 miles S of Amarillo, Texas and 251 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Amarillo metropolitan area. Canyon has a population of 12,875.

Canyon History

Canyon began as a community between the mid to late 19th century. On behalf of T. Anchor Ranch in 1878, William B. Munson and Jot Gunter selected the site where the City of Canyon would be built. Settlers arrived from 1887 onwards, after the arrival of L.G. Conner. Conner’s home went on to become the area’s general store, post office and voting place. Canyon City was declared the county seat of Randall County in 1889, and incorporated as the City of Canyon in 1906.

Canyon and nearby Attractions

  • Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
  • Lake Rita Blanca State Park
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Things To Do In Canyon

The Palo Duro Canyon State Park occupies 26,275 acres in the northern area of the Palo Duro Canyon, which is the second largest canyon in the country. Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a popular wintering destination for migrating waterfowl, and is host to thousands of geese and ducks every winter. The area consists of 7,664 acres of shortgrass prairie, marsh, woodland, riparian and cropland habitats.

Canyon Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Amarillo International Airport.

Canyon Higher Education

West Texas A & M University is the local institution providing courses in higher education. Other nearby colleges include Amarillo College and Wayland Baptist University.

High Points

Canyon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Canyon College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Canyon Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Canyon Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 19%Canyon Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Canyon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Canyon, TX

Comparing Canyon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89

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