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Canton

Mississippi · 10,873 residents (2025 est.) · 21.275 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,337. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,100 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,000. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
10,811
−16%since 2000
from 12,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+18%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,873 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Canton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,337
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,237 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,403
+101%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
63.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(2,396)
Black80.1%(10,342)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(5,070)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(2,118)
Black74.6%(8,061)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(583)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(49)
Diversity Score50.3%(5,442)
Diversity Score
50
+28%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
11.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Mississippi?

Canton, Mississippi has about 10,811 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Canton, Mississippi earns about $38,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Mississippi expensive?

In Canton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Mississippi?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Mississippi?

About 33.3% of people in Canton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 749 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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