This table lists the population and steets in Canutillo City, Texas, and compares them to those in surrounding cities. The table also shows crime rates per 1,000 residents of Canutillo. Canutillo is slightly less safe than surrounding cities, which is good news since crime rates are lower in smaller cities. However, compared to the national average and state average, Canutillo is not as safe as nearby cities.
The Census Bureau uses a set of income thresholds to determine poverty levels, and Canutillo City's income is slightly above these levels. In 2019, the median household income was $20,869. This means that 32.6% of the residents live below the poverty line, which is slightly higher than the state average. The median age for the entire city was 36.2. While the median income was relatively high, it was far lower than the average for other neighborhoods in Canutillo.
In 1951, the school district hired Joseph MacDougall, an El Paso County educator. He also served as the head of Project Bravo for the El Paso area. Project Bravo helped the town initiate many services that were important to the community. Among those services were youth sports programs, health care for the elderly, and a Head Start initiative for pre-school children. The city also employed MacDougall.
Although the CDP is now a incorporated city, the community still has a population of roughly 4,580. However, this is a smaller town than the larger cities in the surrounding area. However, the city's ZIP code remains the same. For example, the USPS calls the city Canutillo, Texas by its default name. In addition, this ZIP code is bordered by Anthony, Westway, and Westway. Compared to other nearby cities, Canutillo is classified as a Lower Middle Class neighborhood.