CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Canton

Kansas · 748 residents · 0.497 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the McPherson micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,231. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
748
−10%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,505 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5536768009241K1990201020202024Canton
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,231
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,369
+30%since 2000
from $16,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canton on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(713)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(35)
Diversity Score16.3%(122)
Diversity Score
16
+390%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Canton

Garden Grove
Pop 637
Micanopy
Pop 653
Port Penn
Pop 592
Greenville
Pop 778
Places similar to Canton
Head to head

Compare Canton to nearby cities

CANTON VS
McPherson
Income$77,529+75%
Home value$211,700+169%
Population13,918+2028%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Newton
Income$68,885+56%
Home value$156,400+99%
Population18,353+2706%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Salina
Income$61,783+40%
Home value$173,200+120%
Population46,094+6948%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Hutchinson
Income$58,687+33%
Home value$125,000+59%
Population39,595+5954%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Kansas?

Canton, Kansas has about 748 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Kansas?

The typical household in Canton, Kansas earns about $44,231 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Kansas?

About 16.4% 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 14.0% of people in Canton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Canton with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →