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Canton

Pennsylvania · 1,735 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,734. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% 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 $116,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,735
−4%since 2000
from 1,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,734
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,740
+53%since 2000
from $13,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,635)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score5.7%(99)
Diversity Score
6
+216%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Pennsylvania?

Canton, Pennsylvania has about 1,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Canton, Pennsylvania earns about $39,734 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Pennsylvania?

About 19.3% 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 15.2% 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 212 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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