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Canton

New York · 6,894 residents (2025 est.) · 4.145 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,054. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,800. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,167
+22%since 2000
from 5,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,729 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,894 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Canton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,054
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,627 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,044
+63%since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+17%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,364)
Black4.3%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(113)
Asian1%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(1,016)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(6,015)
Black5.6%(400)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(326)
Asian2.3%(164)
Other3.7%(262)
Diversity Score36.1%(2,585)
Diversity Score
36
+109%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.4%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, New York?

Canton, New York has about 7,167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, New York?

The typical household in Canton, New York earns about $62,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, New York expensive?

In Canton, New York, the median home is worth about $183,800, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, New York?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, New York?

About 19.8% of people in Canton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 788 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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