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Canton

Texas · 3,581 residents · 6.161 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,581
+9%since 2000
from 3,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−8%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Canton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,107
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,703
+19%since 2000
from $17,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,113)
Black2.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(262)
Asian1%(37)
Other1.5%(52)
Diversity Score27.7%(992)
Diversity Score
28
+75%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Texas?

Canton, Texas has about 3,581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Texas?

The typical household in Canton, Texas earns about $44,107 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 $107,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Texas?

About 16.1% 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 17.7% 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 632 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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