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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Canton Micro

Canton, IL · 1 counties · 38,250 residents · 865.683 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,952. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,250
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38,080 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+6%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K34K36K37K39K1990201020202024Canton
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,952
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,701 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,373
+62%since 1990
from $10,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.7
+23%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(37,121)
Black1.7%(629)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(222)
Asian0.4%(145)
Diversity Score7.5%(2,874)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(36,068)
Black3.6%(1,369)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(478)
Asian0.2%(92)
Diversity Score12.2%(4,684)
12
+62%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, IL?

Canton, IL has about 38,250 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, IL?

The typical household in Canton, IL earns about $33,952 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, IL?

About 11.4% 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 9.9% of people in Canton, IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, IL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 0 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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