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Canton

Mississippi · 13,189 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 $32,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,400. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,189
+2%since 2000
from 12,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
620 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
+5%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Canton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,455
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,237 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,375
+22%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(2,477)
Black74.4%(9,818)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(726)
Asian0.6%(79)
Other0.7%(93)
Diversity Score51%(6,723)
Diversity Score
51
+30%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Mississippi?

Canton, Mississippi has about 13,189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Canton, Mississippi earns about $32,455 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Mississippi?

About 15.1% 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 28.6% 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 3,127 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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