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Canton, IL · 1 counties · 32,901 residents (2025 est.) · 865.683 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,599. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% 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 $107,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
33,020
−14%since 2000
from 38,250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32,901 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K36K37K39K1990201020202024Canton
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,599
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,952 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,918
+89%since 2000
from $17,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+8%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(36,068)
Black3.6%(1,369)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(478)
Asian0.2%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(4,684)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(30,295)
Black2.8%(928)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(830)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other2.6%(867)
Diversity Score19.5%(6,444)
Segregation Score41.3%(13,635)
Diversity Score
20
+59%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
−15%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CantonCENTRAL13,297
What's inside

1 component county

Fulton CountyCENTRAL32,901
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, IL?

Canton, IL has about 33,020 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, IL?

The typical household in Canton, IL earns about $60,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, IL expensive?

In Canton, IL, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, IL?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, IL?

About 13.2% of people in Canton, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,060 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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