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Canton Valley

Connecticut · 1,623 residents · 1.76 sq mi
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Canton Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
+4%since 2000
from 1,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
922 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+21%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Canton Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,121
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,543 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,603
+41%since 2000
from $25,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration24.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,510)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,465)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(75)
Asian1.7%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(273)
Diversity Score
17
+239%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton Valley, Connecticut?

Canton Valley, Connecticut has about 1,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton Valley, Connecticut?

The typical household in Canton Valley, Connecticut earns about $51,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton Valley, Connecticut expensive?

In Canton Valley, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Canton Valley, Connecticut?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Canton Valley, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton Valley, Connecticut?

About 5.7% of people in Canton Valley, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton Valley, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton Valley, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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