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Canton

Oklahoma · 618 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

618
+1%since 1990
from 613 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,182 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+10%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3844865896917931990201020202024Canton
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,591
+118%since 1990
from $8,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
23.1% rent
1.2
−37%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(563)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.7%(170)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(76)
12
−55%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−37%since 1990
from 25.1 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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How many people live in Canton, Oklahoma?

Canton, Oklahoma has about 618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Canton, Oklahoma earns about $23,250 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% 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 16.3% of people in Canton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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