CensusEasy
CITY

Canton

Pennsylvania · 1,682 residents (2025 est.) · 1.152 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Sayre micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,132. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 14% 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 $126,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,531
−15%since 2000
from 1,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,329 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,682 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,132
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,336
+80%since 2000
from $13,537 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+9%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,779)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(24)
Diversity Score5.6%(86)
Diversity Score
6
+211%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
16.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Canton

Lake Kerr
Pop 1,697
Moore Haven
Pop 1,745
Franklin Park
Pop 1,688
Cypress Quarters
Pop 1,697
Places similar to Canton
Head to head

Compare Canton to nearby cities

CANTON VS
Elmira
Income$43,120+2%
Home value$93,000−26%
Population26,089+1451%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Williamsport
Income$48,851+16%
Home value$154,300+22%
Population27,384+1528%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Corning
Income$61,760+47%
Home value$158,400+25%
Population10,514+525%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CANTON VS
Lock Haven
Income$46,102+9%
Home value$137,300+9%
Population8,500+405%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Pennsylvania?

Canton, Pennsylvania has about 1,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Canton, Pennsylvania earns about $42,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Canton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,300, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% of people in Canton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 416 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Canton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →