American Canyon, CA Demographics

A map of American Canyon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	7,131	7,623	32.9%	34.9%
Hispanic	6,962	6,705	32.1%	30.7%
White	4,446	4,474	20.5%	20.5%
Multiracial	1,642	1,320	7.6%	6.0%
Black	1,045	1,428	4.8%	6.5%
Native American/Other	465	287	2.1%	1.3%

American Canyon, California has an estimated population of 21,691, a less than 1% change from the 21,837 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.9% Asian, 32.1% Hispanic, 20.5% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of American Canyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

American Canyon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In American Canyon, that probability was 73.4% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

American Canyon is ranked the 334th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

American Canyon's White Population

4,446 residents of American Canyon, or 20.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in American Canyon is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. American Canyon ranks 1294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of American Canyon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.5%.

American Canyon is less White than neighboring Napa (50.3% White), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (68.6% White), Crockett (58.7% White), and Rodeo (23.7% White).

American Canyon's Black Population

1,045 residents of American Canyon, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in American Canyon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. American Canyon ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of American Canyon's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.8%.

American Canyon is more Black than neighboring Napa (1% Black), and Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (0% Black). American Canyon is less Black than neighboring Vallejo (16.9% Black), Crockett (7.8% Black), and Rodeo (14% Black).

American Canyon's Asian Population

7,131 residents of American Canyon, or 32.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in American Canyon is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. American Canyon ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of American Canyon's population has decreased from 34.9% to 32.9%.

American Canyon is more Asian than neighboring Vallejo (22.7% Asian), Napa (3% Asian), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (3.4% Asian), Crockett (8.7% Asian), and Rodeo (20.9% Asian).

American Canyon's Hispanic Population

6,962 residents of American Canyon, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in American Canyon is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. American Canyon ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of American Canyon's population has increased from 30.7% to 32.1%.

American Canyon is more Hispanic than neighboring Vallejo (29.8% Hispanic), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (22.1% Hispanic), Crockett (20% Hispanic), and Rodeo (31.8% Hispanic). American Canyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Napa (41.2% Hispanic).

American Canyon's Native American/Other Population

465 residents of American Canyon, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in American Canyon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. American Canyon ranks 738th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of American Canyon's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.

American Canyon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Napa (0.7% Native American/Other), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (1.3% Native American/Other), and Crockett (0% Native American/Other). American Canyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vallejo (2.7% Native American/Other), and Rodeo (2.9% Native American/Other).

American Canyon's Multiracial Population

1,642 residents of American Canyon, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in American Canyon is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. American Canyon ranks 457th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Canyon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of American Canyon's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.6%.

American Canyon is more Multiracial than neighboring Vallejo (7.4% Multiracial), Napa (3.7% Multiracial), Green Valley CDP (Solano County) (4.6% Multiracial), Crockett (4.8% Multiracial), and Rodeo (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.