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Canton

New York · 6,314 residents · 4.145 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,800. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,314
+7%since 2000
from 5,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,523 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Canton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,111
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,627 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,854
+14%since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
55.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,435)
Black5.7%(358)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(279)
Asian1.8%(115)
Other2%(129)
Diversity Score31.7%(2,001)
Diversity Score
32
+83%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−7%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
39.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
41.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, New York?

Canton, New York has about 6,314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canton, New York earns about $53,111 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 $139,800, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, New York?

About 45.7% 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 11.9% 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 65 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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