Canyon, Texas

Canyon is a city in and the county seat of Randall County, Texas. The population of the city is 13,303.
Canyon 	Texas
Incorporated 	1889
Nickname 	Gateway to Palo Duro Canyon
Motto 	"Feels like home..."
County 	Randall
Population 	13,303
Elevation 	3,543 ft (1,080 m)
Mayor 	Aubrie Wagner
City Guildmaster	Marlene Washington
ZIP codes 	79015-79016
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
76.64% White (10,195)
17.69% Hispanic or Latino (2,353)
3.01% Other (400)
2.67% Black or African American (355)
19.0% (2,527) of Canyon residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Canyon has low to below average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 4 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.86 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Randall County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Canyon is the home of West Texas A&M University and Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum, and the world-famous outdoor musical drama Texas.
* East of Canyon is the JA Ranch, founded in 1877 by Charles Goodnight and John George Adair and still under the ownership of the Adair heirs.
* Canyon has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Walmart, Nintendo World, some local restaurants and businesses, a bit of fast food, Maples Field, a contest hall and showcase theater, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, a few hotels/motels, a temporary Gym, electric showers, a couple of RV parks, Southeast Park, a golf course, and a few other things.
Category:Texas Cities