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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Canton

Mississippi · 10,062 residents · 21.275 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,772. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 2,849 residents. Median home value is $40,900. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,062
−22%vs 2000
vs 12,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
473 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 29.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Canton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,772
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,237 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,372
−42%vs 2000
vs $12,643 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
2.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(3,252)
Black67.4%(6,786)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score55.2%(5,551)
55
+40%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Mississippi?

Canton, Mississippi has about 10,062 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Canton, Mississippi earns about $16,772 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 $40,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Mississippi?

About 13.3% 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 34.6% of people in Canton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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