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Canton

Illinois · 13,242 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 $46,362. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
13,242
−13%since 2000
from 15,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Canton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,362
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,011 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+77%since 2000
from $17,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(13,456)
Black8.8%(1,344)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(320)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(3,940)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(11,173)
Black7.9%(1,052)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(489)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other1.4%(189)
Diversity Score30.9%(4,092)
Diversity Score
31
+20%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Illinois?

Canton, Illinois has about 13,242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Illinois?

The typical household in Canton, Illinois earns about $46,362 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 $100,300, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Illinois?

About 18.0% 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 19.3% of people in Canton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 665 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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