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New Canton

Illinois · 325 residents (2025 est.) · 0.881 sq mi
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New Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,000. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 187 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−45%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882513133754381990201020202024New Canton
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,522
+138%since 2000
from $11,571 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+14%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(15)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 52.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Canton, Illinois?

New Canton, Illinois has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Canton, Illinois?

The typical household in New Canton, Illinois earns about $58,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Canton, Illinois expensive?

In New Canton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in New Canton, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Canton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Canton, Illinois?

About 17.8% of people in New Canton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Canton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Canton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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