Canyon County Demographics
A map of Canyon County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 155,401 | 67.2% |
Hispanic | 59,166 | 25.6% |
Multiracial | 10,194 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 2,916 | 1.3% |
Asian | 1,973 | 0.9% |
Black | 1,455 | 0.6% |
Canyon County, Idaho had a population of 231,105 in 2020. It was 67.2% White, 0.6% Black, 0.9% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Canyon County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Canyon County is the 2nd most populous county of the 44 counties in Idaho.
Canyon County's White Population
155,401 residents of Canyon County identify as White, or 67.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Canyon County slightly less than the White share of the population of Idaho (78.9% White). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #37 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more White than neighboring Malheur County (60.1% White). Canyon County is less White than neighboring Payette County (75.8% White), Ada County (80.4% White), Gem County (84.4% White), and Washington County (77.3% White).
Canyon County's Black Population
1,455 residents of Canyon County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Canyon County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Idaho (0.8% Black). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more Black than neighboring Payette County (0.2% Black), Gem County (0.2% Black), and Washington County (0.2% Black). Canyon County is less Black than neighboring Ada County (1.6% Black), and Malheur County (1.4% Black).
Canyon County's Asian Population
1,973 residents of Canyon County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Canyon County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Idaho (1.4% Asian). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more Asian than neighboring Payette County (0.8% Asian), Gem County (0.5% Asian), and Washington County (0.8% Asian). Canyon County is less Asian than neighboring Ada County (2.8% Asian), and Malheur County (1.2% Asian).
Canyon County's Hispanic Population
59,166 residents of Canyon County identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Canyon County larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Idaho (13% Hispanic). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more Hispanic than neighboring Payette County (16.8% Hispanic), Ada County (9.1% Hispanic), Gem County (9% Hispanic), and Washington County (15.8% Hispanic). Canyon County is less Hispanic than neighboring Malheur County (32.7% Hispanic).
Canyon County's Native American/Other Population
2,916 residents of Canyon County 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 Canyon County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ada County (1.2% Native American/Other). Canyon County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malheur County (1.4% Native American/Other).
Canyon County's Multiracial Population
10,194 residents of Canyon County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Canyon County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). Of the 44 counties in Idaho, Canyon County is ranked #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Canyon County is more Multiracial than neighboring Malheur County (3.1% Multiracial). Canyon County is less Multiracial than neighboring Payette County (5.1% Multiracial), Ada County (4.9% Multiracial), Gem County (4.7% Multiracial), and Washington County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.