| Official Name: | Canyon Lake, Texas |
| Settlement Type: | CDP |
| Nickname: | The Water Recreation Capital of Texas |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Texas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Comal |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Total Km2: | 406.3 |
| Area Land Km2: | 373.6 |
| Area Water Km2: | 32.7 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 156.9 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 144.3 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 12.6 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 31124 |
| Population Density Km2: | 45.2 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 116.9 |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation Ft: | 955 |
| Coordinates: | 29.8761°N -98.2611°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Codes |
| Postal Code: | 78130, 78132,78133 |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 48-12580[1] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2407957 |
Canyon Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Comal County, Texas, United States. The population was 31,124 at the 2020 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Canyon Lake CDP includes a number of small, unincorporated communities surrounding Canyon Lake, including Sattler, Startzville, Canyon City, Cranes Mill, and Hancock. Communities located on the fringes of the CDP are Fischer, Spring Branch, and Smithson Valley.
Residential and commercial development of the area began after the completion of Canyon Lake in 1964. By 1980, the population was 100, rising to 9,975 in 1990.[2]
Canyon Lake, Texas, is located adjacent to Canyon Lake, from which it takes its name. It is located about 20miles north-by-northwest of New Braunfels and approximately 40miles north-by-northeast of Downtown San Antonio.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 156.9sqmi, of which 144.3sqmi is land and 12.6sqmi (8.04%) is water.
| White (NH) | 23,227 | 74.63% | |
| Black or African American (NH) | 365 | 1.17% | |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 113 | 0.36% | |
| Asian (NH) | 207 | 0.67% | |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 20 | 0.06% | |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 184 | 0.59% | |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 1,306 | 4.2% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,702 | 18.32% | |
| Total | 31,124 |
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,870 people, 6,906 households, and 5,055 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 116.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 8,693 housing units at an average density of 60.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.86% White, 0.31% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.49% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.77% of the population.
There were 6,906 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,019, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $34,575 versus $25,268 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,516. About 5.6% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
Canyon Lake is served by the Comal Independent School District.[4]
Zoned schools:
On October 7, 2007, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority opened the 64acres Canyon Lake Gorge, under a lease from the Army Corps of Engineers, with limited public tours. The three-hour tours are booked six months in advance.[8]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Canyon Lake has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]