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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canton

Minnesota · 343 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,409. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 9% 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 $40,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
−8%since 1990
from 374 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.1
+16%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653203764314871990201020202024Canton
2024398
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(17)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.7%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(22)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(26)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.5%(12)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.9%(27)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(60)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.3%(49)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(28)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7413.1%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.5%(29)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.5%(12)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,077 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,373
+60%since 1990
from $8,963 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
10.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(374)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(12)
Ancestry
American29.6%(118)
Norwegian29.4%(117)
German17.1%(68)
English12.6%(50)
Irish5.3%(21)
Swedish1.5%(6)
Danish1%(4)
Czech0.5%(2)
Polish0.5%(2)
Romanian0.5%(2)
French0.3%(1)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Scottish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+22%since 1990
from 17.9 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(40)
Married56.2%(86)
Widowed4.6%(7)
Divorced13.1%(20)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(28)
Married56.2%(77)
Widowed15.3%(21)
Divorced8%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Minnesota?

Canton, Minnesota has about 343 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Canton, Minnesota earns about $23,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Minnesota expensive?

In Canton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $40,400, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Minnesota?

About 13.2% of people in Canton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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