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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canton

Illinois · 15,288 residents · 8.391 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,011. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,288
+10%since 1990
from 13,907 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,657 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+2%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,011
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,864 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,012
+54%since 1990
from $11,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(13,053)
Black4.4%(615)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(116)
Asian0.8%(111)
Diversity Score16.4%(2,285)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(13,456)
Black8.8%(1,344)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(320)
Asian0.4%(62)
Diversity Score25.8%(3,940)
Diversity Score
26
+57%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Illinois?

Canton, Illinois has about 15,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Illinois?

The typical household in Canton, Illinois earns about $31,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Illinois expensive?

In Canton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $60,400, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Illinois?

About 13.4% of people in Canton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,381 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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