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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canton

New York · 5,882 residents · 4.145 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,627. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,000. At a median age of 21.9, 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 21.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,882
−8%since 1990
from 6,379 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,419 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
+2%since 1990
from 21.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Canton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,627
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,745
+52%since 1990
from $9,697 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
51.8% rent
2.0
−25%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,157)
Black2.2%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(49)
Asian0.7%(47)
Diversity Score10.2%(653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,364)
Black4.3%(251)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(113)
Asian1%(58)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,016)
17
+69%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, New York?

Canton, New York has about 5,882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Canton, New York earns about $38,627 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, New York?

About 44.6% 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 15.6% of people in Canton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 497 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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