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American Canyon, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of American Canyon is 21,000, with 50% male and 50% female. The city has seen steady growth due to its proximity to Napa Valley and the Bay Area.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1992 (incorporation)
  • County: Napa County
  • Land area: 4.8 square miles
  • Population density: 4,375 people per square mile
  • Area code: 707
  • Zip code: 94503

Geography and Location

American Canyon is located in northern California, in Napa County, at the southern end of Napa Valley. The city is known for its residential development and proximity to world-renowned wineries and vineyards. American Canyon is part of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, situated along State Route 29. The region has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.9 years
Median household income: $52,105
Median house value: $177,600

Population by Race

Races in American Canyon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (52.6%)
  • Hispanic (17.7%)
  • Filipino (12.4%)
  • Other race (8.6%)
  • Black (7.3%)
  • Two or more races (6.6%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.3%)
  • Asian Indian (1.1%)
  • Chinese (1.1%)
  • Other Asian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (11.5%), German (10.3%), English (9.8%), United States (3.9%), Italian (3.8%), French (3.7%).

Elevation: 60 feet

Land area: 4.1 square miles

Map of American Canyon, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in American Canyon

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in American Canyon city

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

21.0% Foreign born (11.3% Asia, 8.0% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,018 (+26.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near American Canyon:

  • CALIFORNIA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; VALLEJO, CA)
  • KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL VALLEJO (about 5 miles; VALLEJO, CA)
  • SUTTER SOLANO MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; VALLEJO, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to American Canyon:

  • BUCHANAN FIELD (about 19 miles; CONCORD, CA; Abbreviation: CCR)
  • TRAVIS AFB (about 24 miles; FAIRFIELD, CA; Abbreviation: SUU)
  • METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL (about 32 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Abbreviation: OAK)

Other public-use airports nearest to American Canyon:

  • NAPA COUNTY (about 3 miles; NAPA, CA; Abbreviation: APC)
  • SONOMA VALLEY (about 13 miles; SCHELLVILLE/SONOMA, CA; Abbreviation: 0Q3)
  • SONOMA SKYPARK (about 14 miles; SONOMA, CA; Abbreviation: 0Q9)

Amtrak stations near American Canyon:

  • 3 miles: VALLEJO-MARINE WORLD (VALLEJO, 1000 FAIRGROUNDS DR.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 10 miles: NAPA (1275 MCKINSTRY ST.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 13 miles: MARTINEZ (401 FERRY ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to American Canyon:

  • NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; NAPA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,558)
  • SOLANO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 15 miles; SUISUN, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,598)
  • CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE (about 15 miles; SAN PABLO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,626)
  • DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; PLEASANT HILL, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,029)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY (about 21 miles; BERKELEY, CA; Full-time enrollment: 29,690)
  • LANEY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,549)
  • COLLEGE OF MARIN (about 26 miles; KENTFIELD, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,919)

Public primary/middle schools in American Canyon:

  • AMERICAN CANYON MIDDLE (Students: 770; Location: 300 BENTON WAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • NAPA JUNCTION ELEMENTARY (Students: 565; Location: 300 NAPA JUNCTION ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DONALDSON WAY ELEMENTARY (Students: 551; Location: 430 DONALDSON WAY; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ARCHWAYS COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 5; Location: 300 BENTON; Grades: 06 – 08)

 

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