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Canton

Mississippi · 10,948 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 $32,158. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,963 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,948
−15%since 2000
from 12,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+22%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Canton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,158
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,237 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,028
+58%since 2000
from $12,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(1,664)
Black73%(7,988)
Hispanic / Latino9%(981)
Asian0.4%(47)
Other1.8%(196)
Diversity Score53.6%(5,867)
Diversity Score
54
+36%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Mississippi?

Canton, Mississippi has about 10,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Canton, Mississippi earns about $32,158 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Mississippi?

About 20.7% 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 29.8% 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 886 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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