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Canton

Oklahoma · 450 residents (2025 est.) · 0.523 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,417. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,500. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−16%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
998 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.4
−38%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:450 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3844865896917931990201020202024Canton
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,417
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,489
+26%since 2000
from $18,591 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−15%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.8%(93)
Diversity Score53.4%(279)
Diversity Score
53
+333%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−24%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Oklahoma?

Canton, Oklahoma has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Canton, Oklahoma earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Canton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Oklahoma?

About 11.3% of people in Canton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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