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Canton

Missouri · 2,774 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,200. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
2,774
+8%since 2000
from 2,557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.0
−9%since 2000
from 26.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,983 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,304
+59%since 2000
from $14,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,423)
Black2.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,512)
Black2.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(70)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other7.9%(218)
Diversity Score28.9%(801)
Diversity Score
29
+205%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Missouri?

Canton, Missouri has about 2,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Missouri?

The typical household in Canton, Missouri earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Missouri expensive?

In Canton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Missouri?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Missouri?

About 20.4% of people in Canton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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