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Canton

Kansas · 654 residents (2025 est.) · 0.497 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,729. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% 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 $128,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
−15%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,421 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5536768009241K1990201020202024Canton
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,729
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,636
+117%since 2000
from $16,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+11%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(805)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(596)
Black2.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(35)
Diversity Score34.8%(245)
Diversity Score
35
+941%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Kansas?

Canton, Kansas has about 706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Kansas?

The typical household in Canton, Kansas earns about $70,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Kansas expensive?

In Canton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $128,200, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Kansas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Kansas?

About 4.5% of people in Canton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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