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Canton

North Carolina · 4,227 residents · 3.719 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,059. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,227
+5%since 2000
from 4,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,059
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,775 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,761
+10%since 2000
from $17,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,822)
Black1.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(97)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(402)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,848)
Black1.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino5%(211)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other4.2%(177)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,065)
Diversity Score
25
+153%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, North Carolina?

Canton, North Carolina has about 4,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Canton, North Carolina earns about $37,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, North Carolina expensive?

In Canton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $141,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, North Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, North Carolina?

About 12.4% of people in Canton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 480 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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