Small-town market profile · Colorado
Cañon City, CO area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Cañon City area, each scored against other small-town markets.
- Population, 2025
- 50,039
- +2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,976
- Median household income
- $62,664
- +26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,334
- Highest market score
- 82
- Collision repair and body shops, #12 of 387 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 50,039 people live in the Cañon City area, in 17,976 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Cañon City area grew 2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Cañon City area is $62,664 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Cañon City area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (77).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Cañon City area are for collision repair and body shops (82), pizza places (81) and child care centers and preschools (80). The Cañon City area ranks #12 of 387 scored small-town markets for collision repair and body shops.
The Cañon City area is made up of one county, Fremont County. For its number of households, the Cañon City area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (55% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Cañon City area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Cañon City area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collision repair and body shops | 82 | #12 of 387 | 5 | 2.8 | $4M | 129 | 3 |
| Pizza | 81 | #17 of 520 | 6 | 3.3 | $10.2M | 201 | 23 |
| Child care and preschools | 80 | #19 of 454 | 6 | 3.3 | $1.5M | 153 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #33 of 538 | 36 | 20.0 | $553K | 124 | 18 |
| Gas stations | 76 | #48 of 536 | 23 | 12.8 | $2.3M | 95 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #47 of 458 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.1M | 229 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 75 | #54 of 431 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.8M | 114 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 73 | #61 of 538 | 63 | 35.0 | $316K | 118 | 28 |
| Gyms | 72 | #40 of 506 | 13 | 7.2 | $1.2M | 90 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #67 of 538 | 32 | 17.8 | $3.1M | 92 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #55 of 387 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 73 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #108 of 537 | 22 | 12.2 | $2.8M | 91 | 23 |
| Chiropractors | 67 | #75 of 426 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 142 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #110 of 506 | 11 | 6.1 | $9.1M | 98 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #139 of 536 | 16 | 8.9 | $1.8M | 139 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #99 of 400 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 141 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 64 | #115 of 535 | 28 | 15.6 | $543K | 82 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 63 | #102 of 400 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.1M | 130 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #159 of 537 | 24 | 13.4 | $1.5M | 123 | 15 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #126 of 441 | 8 | 4.5 | $2.5M | 99 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #158 of 529 | 14 | 7.8 | $7.1M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 61 | #160 of 538 | 160 | 89.0 | $382K | 103 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #184 of 536 | 28 | 15.6 | $1M | 115 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #141 of 399 | 9 | 5.0 | $2.3M | 79 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #190 of 538 | 38 | 21.1 | $417K | 97 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #194 of 538 | 75 | 41.7 | $815K | 123 | 36 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #206 of 526 | 15 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 138 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #218 of 538 | 111 | 61.7 | $184K | 120 | 42 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #213 of 538 | 69 | 38.4 | $230K | 108 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #80 of 177 | 7 | 3.9 | Index only | 106 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #170 of 398 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 79 | 9 |
| Electricians | 52 | #140 of 295 | 5 | 2.8 | $8.9M | 74 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #259 of 507 | 14 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 105 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #260 of 504 | 15 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 121 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 48 | #254 of 481 | 15 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 83 | 18 |
| Barbershops | 47 | #217 of 377 | 10 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 46 | #221 of 378 | 12 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 45 | #129 of 220 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #367 of 527 | 29 | 16.1 | $516K | 59 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #192 of 288 | 9 | 5.0 | $5M | 59 | 3 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #97 of 142 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.2M | 65 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #336 of 476 | 11 | 6.1 | $4.1M | 85 | 29 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #374 of 529 | 21 | 11.7 | $2.9M | 79 | 11 |
| Real estate | 39 | #403 of 536 | 69 | 38.4 | Index only | 97 | 36 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #434 of 533 | 59 | 32.8 | Index only | 90 | 27 |
| Laundromats | 34 | #119 of 150 | 5 | 2.8 | $5.7M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #447 of 526 | 25 | 13.9 | $1.8M | 74 | 46 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $4M | 237 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $1.1M | 168 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | Index only | 174 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $5.1M | 125 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $14.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Cañon City area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $19.9M | $1,108 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $52.2M | $2,903 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $61.2M | $3,402 | 84 |
| Groceries | $100.1M | $5,566 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.9M | $882 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.2M | $513 | 88 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.2M | $846 | 86 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.4M | $1,134 | 88 |
| Pets | $15M | $832 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28.4M | $1,578 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $37.1M | $2,063 | 105 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $44.7M | $2,484 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.8M | $1,157 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $290.8M | $16,177 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Cañon City area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 50,039+2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,976
- Median age
- 46.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,534 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 32
- Median household income
- $62,664+26.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,400
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Jobs located here
- 11,334
- Daytime population
- 42,665Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Cañon City, CO area growing?
Population estimates put the Cañon City area at 50,039 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,976 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Cañon City, CO area spend?
Households in the Cañon City area spend about $290.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $100.1M on groceries and $61.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Cañon City area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (77).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Cañon City, CO area?
Of the business types scored in the Cañon City area, collision repair and body shops (82), pizza places (81) and child care centers and preschools (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For collision repair and body shops, that ranks #12 of 387 scored small-town markets.
How does the Cañon City, CO area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Cañon City area is $62,664, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $324,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (55% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (45% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in the Cañon City area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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