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Canton

Texas · 5,070 residents (2025 est.) · 6.161 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,027. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $219,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,545
+38%since 2000
from 3,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−14%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,070 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Canton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,027
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,098 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,088
+73%since 2000
from $17,351 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+4%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+101%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,035)
Black2.7%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(115)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,045)
Black1.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(238)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other3.7%(167)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,156)
Diversity Score
25
+61%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Texas?

Canton, Texas has about 4,545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Texas?

The typical household in Canton, Texas earns about $51,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Texas expensive?

In Canton, Texas, the median home is worth about $219,900, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Texas?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Texas?

About 11.7% of people in Canton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,596 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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