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Canton

Mississippi · 12,911 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 $24,237. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,200. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,911
+28%since 1990
from 10,062 in 1990
1990 – 2025
607 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 473 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
−1%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Canton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,237
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,643
+72%since 1990
from $7,372 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
58.9%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
41.1% rent
2.2
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(3,252)
Black67.4%(6,786)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score55.2%(5,551)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(2,396)
Black80.1%(10,342)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score39.3%(5,070)
39
−29%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Canton, Mississippi earns about $24,237 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 $52,200, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Mississippi?

About 12.1% 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 34.8% 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 2,849 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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