With 7,647 people, Canton is a neighborhood in Baltimore. That is roughly 152% ahead of the Baltimore median. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median household earns $156,879, about 91% above the national median. Density works out to 20,071 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Canton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,647
Population density
20,071 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.38 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$156,879
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,010
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$410,138
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,200
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(6,036)
Black5.5%(422)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(540)
Asian4%(308)
Other4.5%(341)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(6,036)
Black5.5%(422)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(540)
Asian4%(308)
Other4.5%(341)
Diversity Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
