Canyon County Summary

Life in Canyon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Canyon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Canyon County:

  • The population in Canyon County is 235,006.

  • The median home value in Canyon County is $395,763.

  • The median income in Canyon County is $68,473.

  • The median rent in Canyon County is $1,138.

  • The unemployment rate in Canyon County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Canyon County is 10.2%.

  • The average high in Canyon County is 72.2° and there are 24.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Canyon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Canyon County

Nampa, ID Population 102,598

Caldwell, ID Population 61,212

Star, ID Population 11,971

Middleton, ID Population 9,614

Parma, ID Population 1,937

Wilder, ID Population 1,672

Greenleaf, ID Population 995

Notus, ID Population 633

Melba, ID Population 602

Map Of Canyon County

Canyon County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Canyon County is 72.2°.

  • There are 72.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 24.4 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:34 hours of sun each day in Canyon County.

StatCanyon County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days72.2
Rainfall24.4
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours6:34
72.2°
Average High
24.4
Inches of Rain

Canyon County Photos

Grain Elevators Caldwell Idaho Fsac
Source: Public Domain
Caldwellc Idaho Public Pool
Source: Wikipedia User Tdferro (talk) (Uploads) | CC BY 3.0
Indian Creekc Caldwellc Id
Source: Wikipedia User w:en:Tdferro (talk | cont | CC BY-SA 3.0
Nampac Idaho Panorama  Panau
Source: Public Domain
State Bank Of Middleton Middleton Idaho
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 4.0
Star Camp
Source: Wikipedia User Tamanoeconomico | CC BY-SA 4.0

Canyon County Demographics

Population over time in Canyon County

The current population in Canyon County is 235,006. The population has increased 4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 227,367 1.6%
2021 223,890 2.9%
2020 217,633 -

Gender in Canyon County

  • Canyon County is 50.1% female with 117,666 female residents.

  • Canyon County is 49.9% male with 117,339 male residents.

Female
50.1% (117,666)
Male
49.9% (117,339)
Gender Canyon County ID USA
Female 50.1% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Canyon County

Canyon County is:

  • 68.3% White with 160,446 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 1,373 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 825 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 1,758 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 420 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 1,534 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 8,245 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.7% Hispanic with 60,405 Hispanic residents.

White
68.3% (160,446)
African American
0.6% (1,373)
American Indian
0.4% (825)
Asian
0.7% (1,758)
Hawaiian
0.2% (420)
Other
0.7% (1,534)
Two Or More
3.5% (8,245)
Hispanic
25.7% (60,405)

Table: Canyon County By Race

Race Canyon County ID USA
White 68.3% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.7% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Canyon County, Idaho

  • 3.1% of households in Canyon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Canyon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Canyon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Canyon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Canyon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.5% of households in Canyon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Canyon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Canyon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Canyon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Canyon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (7,389)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (6,909)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (17,134)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (17,623)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (29,443)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.5% (50,471)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.8% (39,427)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (43,306)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (13,532)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (9,768)
Income Canyon County ID USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.5% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.8% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Canyon County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Canyon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Canyon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Canyon County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Canyon County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Canyon County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Canyon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Canyon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Canyon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Canyon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (14,100)
9-12th Grade
7% (16,450)
High School / GED
30% (70,501)
Some College
26% (61,101)
Associate's Degree
9% (21,150)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (35,250)
Master's Degree
5% (11,750)
Professional Degree
1% (2,350)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,350)
Education Canyon County ID USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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