With 9,622 people, Canton Industrial Area is a neighborhood in Baltimore. The median age is 28.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 29%. Density works out to 2,315 people per square mile. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $235,471. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Canton Industrial Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,622
Population density
2,315 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.16 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,545
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,846
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,471
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,332
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic32.8%(3,156)
Black10.5%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(4,919)
Asian3.4%(327)
Other2.2%(208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(3,156)
Black10.5%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(4,919)
Asian3.4%(327)
Other2.2%(208)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland?
Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland has about 9,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland?
The typical household in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $68,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?
In Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $235,471, and the typical rent is about $1,332 a month.
How educated are people in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland?
About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland?
About 16.0% of people in Canton Industrial Area, Baltimore, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
