American Canyon, CA Demographics

A map of American Canyon's Population by Race

American Canyon, California had a population of 21,837 in 2020. It was 20.5% White, 6.5% Black, 34.9% Asian, 30.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of American Canyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is the 333rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

American Canyon's White Population

4,474 residents of American Canyon identify as White, or 20.5%. This makes the White share of the population of American Canyon less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #1294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is less White than neighboring Vallejo (21% White), Napa (51.9% White), Green Valley (75.7% White), Crockett (60.2% White), and Rodeo (24.5% White).

American Canyon's Black Population

1,428 residents of American Canyon identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of American Canyon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #147 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is more Black than neighboring Napa (0.7% Black), Green Valley (2.2% Black), and Crockett (6.1% Black). American Canyon is less Black than neighboring Vallejo (19.4% Black), and Rodeo (14.5% Black).

American Canyon's Asian Population

7,623 residents of American Canyon identify as Asian, or 34.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of American Canyon larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is more Asian than neighboring Vallejo (23.1% Asian), Napa (2.5% Asian), Green Valley (6% Asian), Crockett (5.4% Asian), and Rodeo (23.5% Asian).

American Canyon's Hispanic Population

6,705 residents of American Canyon identify as Hispanic, or 30.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of American Canyon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #629 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is more Hispanic than neighboring Vallejo (28.4% Hispanic), Green Valley (10.2% Hispanic), Crockett (19.3% Hispanic), and Rodeo (29.6% Hispanic). American Canyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Napa (39.8% Hispanic).

American Canyon's Native American/Other Population

287 residents of American Canyon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of American Canyon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Napa (1.1% Native American/Other), and Green Valley (0.8% Native American/Other). American Canyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vallejo (2.2% Native American/Other), Crockett (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rodeo (2% Native American/Other).

American Canyon's Multiracial Population

1,320 residents of American Canyon identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of American Canyon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, American Canyon is ranked #456 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

American Canyon is more Multiracial than neighboring Vallejo (5.9% Multiracial), Napa (3.9% Multiracial), Green Valley (5% Multiracial), and Rodeo (5.9% Multiracial). American Canyon is less Multiracial than neighboring Crockett (7.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.