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Canton

Maryland · Baltimore · 7,647 residents · 0.381 sq mi
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The short version

Canton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $410,138. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 152% more than the Baltimore median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(6,036)
Black5.5%(422)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(540)
Asian4%(308)
Other4.5%(341)
Diversity Score45.7%(3,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(6,036)
Black5.5%(422)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(540)
Asian4%(308)
Other4.5%(341)
Diversity Score45.7%(3,492)
Diversity Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
9.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland?

Canton, Baltimore, Maryland has about 7,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $156,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Canton, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $410,138, and the typical rent is about $2,200 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 82.2% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 3.7% of people in Canton, Baltimore, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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