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Canton

Oklahoma · 468 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,966. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−24%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844865896917931990201020202024Canton
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,966
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,741
+33%since 2000
from $18,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(340)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(45)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other28.7%(134)
Diversity Score63.1%(295)
Diversity Score
63
+411%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.4 min
−40%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Oklahoma?

Canton, Oklahoma has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Canton, Oklahoma earns about $50,966 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 $58,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Oklahoma?

About 20.7% 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 4.5% 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 145 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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