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Canton

Minnesota · 310 residents · 1.031 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
310
−10%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−1%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653203764314871990201020202024Canton
2024398
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,021
+74%since 2000
from $14,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(277)
Black2.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score14.5%(45)
Diversity Score
14
+1890%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Minnesota?

Canton, Minnesota has about 310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Canton, Minnesota earns about $53,750 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Minnesota?

About 20.7% 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 12.8% 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 64 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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