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Canton Overview

33,499
TOTAL POPULATION
17,238
MALE POPULATION
16,261
FEMALE POPULATION
106.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,770
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,341
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,414
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,552
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,887
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Canton Zip Codes

Canton Area Codes

Race in Canton

The most populous races in Canton are White / Caucasian (22,817 | 68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7,463 | 22.3%), and Black / African American (4,435 | 13.2%).
Race in Canton
Race# Population% Population
Asian2170.6%
Black / African American4,43513.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,46322.3%
Native / Alaskan9842.9%
White / Caucasian22,81768.1%
Two or more Races2,8708.6%
Some other Race2,1766.5%
Total33,499100.0%

Ancestry in Canton

The most populous ancestries reported in Canton are Central American (3,654 | 10.9%), Guatemalan (3,636 | 10.8%), Irish (3,489 | 10.4%), English (3,465 | 10.3%), and German (3,039 | 9.1%), together accounting for 51.6% of all Canton residents.
Ancestry in Canton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1370.4%
Aleut20.0%
American2,0536.1%
Arab470.1%
Australian540.2%
Austrian90.0%
Bahamian1920.6%
Belgian190.1%
Bhutanese1490.4%
Blackfeet1400.4%
Brazilian330.1%
British4061.2%
Burmese1080.3%
Canadian490.2%
Central American3,65410.9%
Central American Indian9552.9%
Cherokee3411.0%
Chilean2040.6%
Colombian2200.7%
Comanche210.1%
Creek40.0%
Cuban970.3%
Czech970.3%
Czechoslovakian140.0%
Danish160.1%
Dutch2360.7%
Eastern European410.1%
Egyptian220.1%
English3,46510.3%
European9132.7%
Filipino270.1%
French2430.7%
French Canadian160.1%
German3,0399.1%
Ghanaian360.1%
Greek280.1%
Guatemalan3,63610.8%
Haitian1650.5%
Houma10.0%
Hungarian80.0%
Irish3,48910.4%
Italian1,1513.4%
Jamaican1170.4%
Korean80.0%
Lebanese250.1%
Mexican2,6678.0%
Northern European200.1%
Norwegian1580.5%
Pakistani120.0%
Polish3501.0%
Puerto Rican2590.8%
Russian1240.4%
Salvadoran180.1%
Scotch-Irish3241.0%
Scottish4401.3%
Serbian890.3%
Slovak140.0%
South African210.1%
South American4911.5%
Spanish330.1%
Subsaharan African1940.6%
Swedish2440.7%
Swiss80.0%
Thai400.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian340.1%
Venezuelan670.2%
Welsh1570.5%
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Immigrants in Canton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Canton came from Latin America (3,519 | 10.5%), Central America (2,998 | 8.9%), Guatemala (1,867 | 5.6%), Mexico (1,130 | 3.4%), and Africa (307 | 0.9%), together accounting for 29.3% of all Canton residents.
Immigrants in Canton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3070.9%
Asia1680.5%
Austria230.1%
Bahamas1180.4%
Belarus520.2%
Brazil630.2%
Canada360.1%
Caribbean2830.8%
Central America2,9988.9%
Colombia1590.5%
Denmark110.0%
Eastern Asia1480.4%
Eastern Europe800.2%
El Salvador10.0%
England550.2%
Europe2470.7%
France410.1%
Germany370.1%
Guatemala1,8675.6%
Haiti1650.5%
Japan730.2%
Korea750.2%
Latin America3,51910.5%
Mexico1,1303.4%
Northern Europe660.2%
Philippines80.0%
Russia280.1%
South Africa210.1%
South America2380.7%
South Eastern Asia200.1%
Thailand120.0%
Venezuela160.1%
Western Europe1010.3%
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Sex and Age in Canton

Sex and Age in Canton

The most populous age groups in Canton are 20 to 24 Years (1,854 | 10.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,603 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Canton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,481 (8.6%)712 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years1,480 (8.6%)778 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,171 (6.8%)1,603 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Years984 (5.7%)1,025 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,854 (10.8%)1,036 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,341 (7.8%)1,186 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,243 (7.2%)1,050 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,460 (8.5%)1,140 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,130 (6.6%)1,122 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years725 (4.2%)1,077 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years936 (5.4%)1,009 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years589 (3.4%)647 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years576 (3.3%)1,107 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years782 (4.5%)643 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years440 (2.5%)947 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years694 (4.0%)585 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years156 (0.9%)314 (1.9%)
85 Years and over196 (1.1%)280 (1.7%)
Total17,238 (100.0%)16,261 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Canton

Median Family Size in Canton

The median family size in Canton is 3.28 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,388 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (781 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Canton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,211 (74.1%)3.28
Single Male/Father781 (9.3%)2.29
Single Female/Mother1,388 (16.6%)3.84
Total Families8,380 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Canton

The median household size in Canton is 2.70 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,388 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (3,888 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Canton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,211 (50.6%)3.32
Single Male/Father781 (6.4%)2.53
Single Female/Mother1,388 (11.3%)4.24
Non-family3,888 (31.7%)1.21
Total Households12,268 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Canton

Out of a total of 12,268 households in Canton, 8,380 (68.3%) are family households, while 3,888 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,713, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,111.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Canton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,111 (25.4%)
2-Person Households3,713 (30.3%)676 (5.5%)
3-Person Households1,565 (12.8%)84 (0.7%)
4-Person Households1,653 (13.5%)17 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,075 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households276 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households98 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,380 (68.3%)3,888 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Canton

Fertility by Age in Canton

Average fertility rate in Canton is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Canton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years339 (71.5%)104.0
35 to 50 years135 (28.5%)37.0
Total474 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Canton

82.9% of women with births (474) in Canton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Canton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years258 (76.1%)81 (23.9%)
35 to 50 years135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (82.9%)81 (17.1%)

Fertility by Education in Canton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Canton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School61 (12.9%)33.0
High School Diploma189 (39.9%)120.0
College or Associate's Degree131 (27.6%)83.0
Bachelor's Degree93 (19.6%)47.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total474 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Canton

17.1% of women with births in Canton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 47.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Canton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School32 (52.5%)29 (47.5%)
High School Diploma149 (78.8%)40 (21.2%)
College or Associate's Degree131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (82.9%)81 (17.1%)

Income in Canton

Income Overview in Canton

Per Capita Income in Canton is $35,770, while median incomes of families and households are $89,341 and $75,414 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income33,499$35,770
Median Family Income8,380$89,341
Mean Family Income8,380$106,623
Median Household Income12,268$75,414
Mean Household Income12,268$94,873
Income Deficit8,380$15,552
Wage / Income Gap (%)33,49916.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)33,49983.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index33,4990.42

Earnings by Sex in Canton

Average Earnings in Canton are $40,332, $43,444 for men and $36,091 for women, a difference of 16.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Canton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,092 (56.5%)$43,444
Female7,771 (43.5%)$36,091
Total17,863 (100.0%)$40,332

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Canton

The most common earnings brackets in Canton are $100,000+ for men (1,265 | 12.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (912 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Canton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less207 (2.1%)354 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999448 (4.4%)504 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499512 (5.1%)278 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999169 (1.7%)227 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49957 (0.6%)173 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999201 (2.0%)127 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499400 (4.0%)280 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999151 (1.5%)127 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499185 (1.8%)121 (1.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999158 (1.6%)271 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999570 (5.7%)681 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,190 (11.8%)633 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999489 (4.9%)354 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999431 (4.3%)318 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999386 (3.8%)366 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999556 (5.5%)326 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999673 (6.7%)541 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999808 (8.0%)472 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,236 (12.2%)912 (11.7%)
$100,000+1,265 (12.5%)706 (9.1%)
Total10,092 (100.0%)7,771 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Canton

Average earnings in Canton are $53,735 for men and $45,454 for women, a difference of 15.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,644. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,859, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,159.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Canton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,644$24,159
High School Diploma$41,123$26,124
College or Associate's Degree$55,020$41,483
Bachelor's Degree$77,333$57,630
Graduate Degree$69,397$70,859
Total$53,735$45,454

Family Income in Canton

Family Income Brackets in Canton

According to the Canton family income data, there are 1,743 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 117 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Canton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003944.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991171.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992933.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993944.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994945.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,74320.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,45817.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,65119.7%
$150,000 to $199,99997211.6%
$200,000+84610.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Canton

4-person families (1,617 | 19.3%) account for the highest median family income in Canton with $115,125 per family, while 2-person families (3,967 | 47.3%) have the highest median income of $46,301 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Canton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,967 (47.3%)$92,602
3-Person Families1,481 (17.7%)$83,542
4-Person Families1,617 (19.3%)$115,125
5-Person Families988 (11.8%)$69,893
6-Person Families263 (3.1%)$90,083
7+ Person Families64 (0.8%)$0
Total8,380 (100.0%)$89,341

Family Income by Number of Earners in Canton

The median family income in Canton is $89,341, with families comprising 3+ earners (896) having the highest median family income of $127,679, while families with 1 earner (1,939) have the lowest median family income of $63,250, accounting for 10.7% and 23.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Canton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,397 (16.7%)$68,311
1 Earner1,939 (23.1%)$63,250
2 Earners4,148 (49.5%)$111,825
3+ Earners896 (10.7%)$127,679
Total8,380 (100.0%)$89,341

Household Income in Canton

Household Income Brackets in Canton

With 2,515 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Canton, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 184 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Canton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007856.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991841.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998597.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998466.9%
$35,000 to $49,9999207.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,51520.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,75414.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,29418.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1419.3%
$200,000+9697.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Canton

The median household income in Canton is $75,414, with the highest median household income of $87,744 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,932 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $66,162, with 619 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Canton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years619 (5.1%)$66,162
25 to 44 Years4,822 (39.3%)$77,063
45 to 64 Years3,932 (32.1%)$87,744
65+ Years2,895 (23.6%)$69,402
Total12,268 (100.0%)$75,414

Poverty in Canton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Canton

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 15.4% for females among the residents of Canton, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 99 males (29.2%) and 95 females (62.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Canton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years320 (21.6%)298 (42.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (21.3%)
6 to 11 Years376 (27.4%)264 (18.5%)
12 to 14 Years80 (11.3%)206 (26.4%)
15 Years4 (1.3%)95 (62.5%)
16 and 17 Years99 (29.2%)98 (19.0%)
18 to 24 Years356 (16.3%)318 (22.8%)
25 to 34 Years218 (8.4%)179 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years260 (10.1%)357 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years102 (6.2%)80 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years73 (6.3%)301 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years39 (3.2%)108 (6.9%)
75 Years and over116 (11.7%)141 (13.4%)
Total2,043 (12.0%)2,472 (15.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Canton

According to the poverty statistics in Canton, males aged 5 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Canton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,161 (78.4%)396 (57.1%)
5 Years476 (100.0%)100 (78.7%)
6 to 11 Years998 (72.6%)1,161 (81.5%)
12 to 14 Years629 (88.7%)573 (73.6%)
15 Years307 (98.7%)57 (37.5%)
16 and 17 Years240 (70.8%)417 (81.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,832 (83.7%)1,075 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,366 (91.6%)2,057 (92.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,326 (89.9%)1,905 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,546 (93.8%)2,002 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,079 (93.7%)1,433 (82.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,167 (96.8%)1,452 (93.1%)
75 Years and over875 (88.3%)915 (86.7%)
Total15,002 (88.0%)13,543 (84.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Canton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Canton show that 7.1% or 443 of the total 6,211 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 134 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Canton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,269 (96.1%)134 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,156 (95.6%)99 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children343 (70.1%)146 (29.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total5,768 (92.9%)443 (7.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Canton

According to the poverty data in Canton, 11.9% or 93 single-father households and 16.5% or 229 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (16.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Canton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children55 (10.9%)104 (28.7%)
1 or 2 Children38 (16.5%)53 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (30.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total93 (11.9%)229 (16.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Canton

The poverty data for Canton shows that 443 of the married-couple family households (7.1%) and 322 of the single-parent households (14.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Canton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children134 (3.9%)159 (18.3%)
1 or 2 Children99 (4.4%)91 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children146 (29.9%)40 (22.9%)
5 or more Children64 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total443 (7.1%)322 (14.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Canton

Employment by Class of Employer in Canton

Among the 16,081 employed individuals in Canton, private company employees (11,701 | 72.8%), local government employees (1,167 | 7.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (944 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Canton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,70172.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5573.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9385.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations9445.9%
Local Government Employees1,1677.3%
State Government Employees1991.2%
Federal Government Employees5473.4%
Unpaid Family Workers280.2%
Total16,081100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Canton

According to the labor force statistics for Canton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (25,811), 69.3% or 17,887 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 1,252 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.7% or 2,171 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.1% or 196 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Canton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years782 (50.6%)196 (25.1%)
20 to 24 Years2,532 (87.6%)425 (16.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,171 (85.9%)128 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,171 (94.7%)72 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,056 (83.6%)81 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,305 (88.2%)195 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years955 (77.3%)104 (10.9%)
60 to 64 Years917 (54.5%)52 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years942 (33.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over67 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,887 (69.3%)1,252 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Canton

According to labor force statistics for Canton, 83.1% of individuals (13,577) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,338) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 638 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.5% or 4,963 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 248 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Canton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,233 (79.5%)312 (11.1%)
High School Diploma2,272 (73.6%)151 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,107 (78.3%)163 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,963 (95.5%)151 (2.9%)
Total13,577 (83.1%)768 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Canton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Canton are Community & Social Service (1,627 | 9.8%), Management (1,462 | 8.8%), Business & Financial (1,374 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,090 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,041 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Canton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Canton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (88.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (89.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (87.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Canton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management968 (66.2%)494 (33.8%)
Business & Financial697 (50.7%)677 (49.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science564 (73.1%)208 (26.9%)
Computers & Mathematics131 (40.2%)195 (59.8%)
Architecture & Engineering405 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science28 (68.3%)13 (31.7%)
Community & Social Service 573 (35.2%)1,054 (64.8%)
Education, Arts & Media249 (88.9%)31 (11.1%)
Legal Services & Support29 (50.0%)29 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library126 (12.1%)915 (87.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment169 (68.1%)79 (31.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating115 (10.5%)975 (89.4%)
Health Technologists99 (10.2%)868 (89.8%)
Total (Category)2,917 (46.1%)3,408 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Canton are Food Preparation & Serving (1,155 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (745 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (478 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (400 | 2.4%), and Healthcare Support (354 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Canton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Canton, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (84.0%), Security & Protection (84.0%), and Law Enforcement (83.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.5%), Personal Care & Service (79.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (31.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Canton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support37 (10.4%)317 (89.5%)
Security & Protection336 (84.0%)64 (16.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention258 (84.0%)49 (16.0%)
Law Enforcement78 (83.9%)15 (16.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving789 (68.3%)366 (31.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance548 (73.6%)197 (26.4%)
Personal Care & Service98 (20.5%)380 (79.5%)
Total (Category)1,808 (57.7%)1,324 (42.3%)
Total (Overall)9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Canton are Sales & Related (1,948 | 11.7%), and Office & Administration (1,867 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Canton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Canton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,221 (62.7%)727 (37.3%)
Office & Administration557 (29.8%)1,310 (70.2%)
Total (Category)1,778 (46.6%)2,037 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Canton are Construction & Extraction (1,064 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (859 | 5.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (41 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Canton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Canton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,048 (98.5%)16 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair859 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,948 (99.2%)16 (0.8%)
Total (Overall)9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Canton are Production (718 | 4.3%), Material Moving (521 | 3.1%), and Transportation (165 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Canton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Canton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production267 (37.2%)451 (62.8%)
Transportation124 (75.1%)41 (24.8%)
Material Moving446 (85.6%)75 (14.4%)
Total (Category)837 (59.6%)567 (40.4%)
Total (Overall)9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Canton

Employment Industries in Canton

The major employment industries in Canton include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,178 | 13.1%), Construction (2,018 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (1,826 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (1,483 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,242 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Canton

Employment Industries by Sex in Canton

The Canton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (94.4%), and Wholesale Trade (84.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (87.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (68.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Canton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,905 (94.4%)113 (5.6%)
Manufacturing774 (52.2%)709 (47.8%)
Wholesale Trade577 (84.6%)105 (15.4%)
Retail Trade1,244 (68.1%)582 (31.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing356 (79.5%)92 (20.5%)
Utilities100 (47.4%)111 (52.6%)
Information428 (75.5%)139 (24.5%)
Finance & Insurance295 (43.4%)384 (56.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing101 (44.3%)127 (55.7%)
Professional & Scientific472 (42.0%)653 (58.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support674 (67.9%)318 (32.1%)
Educational Services143 (12.9%)962 (87.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance440 (20.2%)1,738 (79.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation64 (31.7%)138 (68.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services732 (58.9%)510 (41.1%)
Public Administration668 (68.0%)314 (32.0%)
Total9,288 (55.8%)7,352 (44.2%)

Education in Canton

School Enrollment in Canton

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,235 students in Canton are middle school (2,488 | 30.2%), high school (1,649 | 20.0%), and elementary school (1,537 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Canton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6838.3%
Kindergarten5416.6%
Elementary School1,53718.7%
Middle School2,48830.2%
High School1,64920.0%
College / Undergraduate1,29315.7%
Graduate / Professional440.5%
Total8,235100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Canton

Out of a total of 8,235 students who are enrolled in schools in Canton, 1,425 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,810 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 176 (90.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 574 (99.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Canton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds220 (51.0%)211 (49.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,878 (83.2%)380 (16.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,409 (86.8%)365 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,197 (91.7%)108 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds248 (87.9%)34 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds574 (99.0%)6 (1.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds266 (64.7%)145 (35.3%)
35 Years and over18 (9.3%)176 (90.7%)
Total6,810 (82.7%)1,425 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Canton

Business (1,416 | 19.4%), science & technology (1,223 | 16.7%), education (1,031 | 14.1%), arts & humanities (728 | 10.0%), and engineering (625 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 7,319 individuals in Canton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Canton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1602.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1712.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1962.7%
Psychology3004.1%
Social Sciences5227.1%
Engineering6258.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies100.1%
Science & Technology1,22316.7%
Business1,41619.4%
Education1,03114.1%
Literature & Languages881.2%
Liberal Arts & History2253.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1832.5%
Communications4416.0%
Arts & Humanities72810.0%
Total7,319100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Canton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Canton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Canton are males with 2 vehicles (3,847, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,024, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Canton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle651 (7.1%)131 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle1,857 (20.3%)1,540 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles3,847 (42.0%)3,024 (43.6%)
3 Vehicles1,645 (18.0%)1,520 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles759 (8.3%)496 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles390 (4.3%)219 (3.2%)
Total9,149 (100.0%)6,930 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Canton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Canton are 15 to 19 minutes (2,437 commuters, 18.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,957 commuters, 14.5%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,767 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Canton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes720.5%
5 to 9 Minutes7985.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1,95714.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2,43718.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,68512.5%
25 to 29 Minutes9417.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,53411.4%
35 to 39 Minutes3162.3%
40 to 44 Minutes5834.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,76713.1%
60 to 89 Minutes9927.3%
90 or more Minutes4163.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Canton

The most common commute times in Canton are 15 to 19 minutes (1,679 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (986 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Canton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (0.4%)36 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes407 (5.1%)391 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,021 (12.9%)936 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,679 (21.1%)758 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes699 (8.8%)986 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes359 (4.5%)582 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes827 (10.4%)707 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes101 (1.3%)215 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes389 (4.9%)194 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,443 (18.2%)324 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes665 (8.4%)327 (5.9%)
90 or more Minutes318 (4.0%)98 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Canton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Canton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,691, 21.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (903, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Canton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM56 (0.7%)39 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM460 (5.8%)108 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM405 (5.1%)185 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,071 (13.5%)574 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM762 (9.6%)682 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,691 (21.3%)775 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,014 (12.8%)724 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM623 (7.8%)903 (16.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM355 (4.5%)133 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM353 (4.4%)525 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM96 (1.2%)20 (0.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM42 (0.5%)192 (3.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM436 (5.5%)238 (4.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM580 (7.3%)456 (8.2%)
Total7,944 (100.0%)5,554 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Canton

Occupancy by Ownership in Canton

Of the total 12,268 dwellings in Canton, owner-occupied units account for 6,853 (55.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,415 (44.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Canton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,85355.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,41544.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,268100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Canton

Occupancy by Household Size in Canton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,11125.4%
2-Person Household4,38935.8%
3-Person Household1,64913.4%
4+ Person Household3,11925.4%
Total Housing Units12,268100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Canton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Canton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,417 (45.6%)1,694 (54.4%)
2-Person Household3,084 (70.3%)1,305 (29.7%)
3-Person Household694 (42.1%)955 (57.9%)
4+ Person Household1,658 (53.2%)1,461 (46.8%)
Total Housing Units6,853 (55.9%)5,415 (44.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Canton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Canton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School341 (24.3%)1,061 (75.7%)
High School Diploma1,012 (40.6%)1,481 (59.4%)
College/Associate Degree2,113 (56.1%)1,651 (43.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,387 (73.5%)1,222 (26.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Canton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Canton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,96224.1%
35 to 44 Years2,47920.2%
45 to 54 Years2,10217.1%
55 to 64 Years1,83014.9%
65 to 74 Years1,65213.5%
75 to 84 Years9157.5%
85 Years and Over3282.7%
Total12,268100.0%

Housing Finances in Canton

Median Income by Occupancy in Canton

Median Income by Occupancy in Canton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,853 (55.9%)$100,134
Renter-Occupied5,415 (44.1%)$57,093
Average12,268 (100.0%)$75,414

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Canton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Canton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (0.4%)374 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999276 (4.0%)107 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99988 (1.3%)100 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999209 (3.0%)242 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999172 (2.5%)233 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999185 (2.7%)661 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999293 (4.3%)623 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999955 (13.9%)1,556 (28.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,210 (17.7%)542 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,630 (23.8%)666 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more1,806 (26.4%)311 (5.7%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)5,415 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Canton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Canton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300121 (1.8%)36 (0.7%)
$300 to $499799 (11.7%)20 (0.4%)
$500 to $7991,068 (15.6%)113 (2.1%)
$800 to $999236 (3.4%)622 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,591 (23.2%)2,032 (37.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,672 (24.4%)1,684 (31.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499717 (10.5%)728 (13.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999482 (7.0%)6 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more167 (2.4%)14 (0.3%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)5,415 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Canton

Housing Structures in Canton

Housing Structures in Canton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,84764.0%
Single Unit, Attached8496.9%
2 Unit Apartments1861.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2412.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4573.7%
10 or more Apartments2,41019.6%
Mobile Home / Other2782.3%
Total12,268100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Canton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Canton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,238 (79.5%)1,609 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached468 (55.1%)381 (44.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)186 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments33 (13.7%)208 (86.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (1.3%)451 (98.7%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2,410 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other108 (38.9%)170 (61.2%)
Total6,853 (55.9%)5,415 (44.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Canton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Canton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)308 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms189 (2.8%)1,240 (22.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,942 (28.3%)2,160 (39.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,197 (32.1%)1,005 (18.6%)
8 or more Rooms2,525 (36.8%)702 (13.0%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)5,415 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Canton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Canton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,513 (80.4%)1,508 (27.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)192 (3.5%)
Electricity1,307 (19.1%)3,703 (68.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used33 (0.5%)12 (0.2%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)5,415 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Canton

Household Vehicle Usage in Canton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (0.1%)690 (12.7%)
1 Vehicle1,764 (25.7%)2,236 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles3,294 (48.1%)2,019 (37.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,788 (26.1%)470 (8.7%)
Total6,853 (100.0%)5,415 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Canton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Canton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,1204,733
Median Property Value$338,300$319,300
Median Household Income$78,558$1,454
Monthly Housing Costs$524$167
Real Estate Taxes$1,389$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Canton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Canton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00059 (2.8%)28 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (1.6%)13 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999814 (38.4%)2,089 (44.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999852 (40.2%)1,977 (41.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999333 (15.7%)582 (12.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)28 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more29 (1.4%)16 (0.3%)
Total2,120 (100.0%)4,733 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Canton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Canton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00069 (3.3%)21 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999224 (10.6%)236 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999149 (7.0%)245 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999192 (9.1%)36 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999343 (16.2%)101 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999416 (19.6%)612 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999375 (17.7%)794 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more352 (16.6%)1,255 (26.5%)
Total2,120 (100.0%)4,733 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Canton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Canton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x357 (16.8%)112,188 (2,370.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x421 (19.9%)1,214 (25.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x204 (9.6%)1,205 (25.5%)
4.0x or more1,119 (52.8%)854 (18.0%)
Total2,120 (100.0%)4,733 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Canton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Canton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800466 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499664 (31.3%)538 (11.4%)
$800 to $1,499933 (44.0%)501 (10.6%)
Total2,120 (100.0%)4,733 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Canton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,714 (97.1%)82 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years5,746 (94.6%)329 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years2,414 (59.8%)1,626 (40.3%)
26 to 34 Years2,978 (73.9%)1,054 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,696 (76.2%)1,152 (23.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,874 (77.0%)856 (23.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,520 (87.3%)366 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,766 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,047 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,755 (83.6%)5,465 (16.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Canton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Canton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,714 (97.1%)82 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,746 (94.6%)329 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,414 (59.8%)1,626 (40.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Canton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Canton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,537 (79.2%)930 (20.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,068 (70.5%)1,287 (29.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,790 (73.1%)1,760 (26.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,269 (89.8%)486 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over12,050 (92.4%)996 (7.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,582 (56.6%)1,252 (44.8%)
6 to 18 Years2,480 (40.8%)3,344 (55.0%)
19 to 25 Years471 (11.7%)2,084 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years404 (10.0%)2,731 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years180 (3.7%)3,591 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years229 (6.1%)2,742 (73.5%)
55 to 64 Years557 (19.3%)2,276 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,622 (94.8%)1,344 (48.6%)
75 Years and over2,021 (98.7%)1,300 (63.5%)
Total10,546 (31.8%)20,664 (62.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Canton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Canton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years280 (8.5%)158 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years486 (10.2%)138 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years561 (10.4%)698 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years219 (18.2%)281 (18.0%)
75 Years and over440 (44.4%)333 (31.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Canton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Canton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)139 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years97 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years223 (4.1%)135 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years128 (10.6%)96 (6.1%)
75 Years and over266 (26.8%)288 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Canton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years47 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years75 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years140 (2.6%)95 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years26 (2.2%)3 (0.2%)
75 Years and over107 (10.8%)123 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Canton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years202 (6.1%)158 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years314 (6.6%)116 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years97 (1.8%)252 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.2%)26 (1.7%)
75 Years and over124 (12.5%)100 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Canton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years78 (1.5%)450 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years158 (13.1%)136 (8.7%)
75 Years and over295 (29.8%)122 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Canton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (1.2%)10 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years25 (0.5%)56 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)59 (3.8%)
75 Years and over85 (8.6%)29 (2.8%)

Technology Access in Canton

Computing Device Access in Canton

Computing Device Access in Canton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,92880.9%
Smartphone11,52293.9%
Tablet8,31167.7%
No Computing Device3943.2%
Total12,268100.0%

Internet Access in Canton

Internet Access in Canton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home9,99681.5%
Cellular Data Only1,0258.4%
Satellite Internet1,1069.0%
No Internet8366.8%
Total12,268100.0%

Canton Summary

Canton, Georgia is a city located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cherokee County, Georgia. It is the county seat of Cherokee County and is located approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta. The city has a population of approximately 24,000 people and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Canton was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The city was founded in 1833 and was named after the city of Canton, China. The city was originally known as Etowah, but the name was changed to Canton in 1834. The city was incorporated in 1835 and was the first city in Cherokee County.
In the late 1800s, Canton was a major center for the production of cotton and woolen goods. The city was also home to several mills and factories. The city was also home to a large number of churches and schools.
In the early 1900s, Canton was a major center for the production of furniture and other wood products. The city was also home to several large manufacturing plants.
In the late 1900s, Canton began to experience a period of growth and development. The city was home to several large retail stores and restaurants. The city was also home to several large industrial parks.

Geography

Canton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cherokee County, Georgia. The city is located approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta. The city is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level. The city is located in the Etowah River Valley and is surrounded by several mountains, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Chattahoochee National Forest.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 16.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Canton is a major center for manufacturing and industry. The city is home to several large industrial parks and manufacturing plants. The city is also home to several large retail stores and restaurants.
The city is also home to several large medical centers and hospitals. The city is also home to several large educational institutions, including Reinhardt University and the University of North Georgia.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,099 people. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945 and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Canton?
Total Population of Canton is 33,499.
What is the Total Male Population of Canton?
Total Male Population of Canton is 17,238.
What is the Total Female Population of Canton?
Total Female Population of Canton is 16,261.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Canton?
There are 106.01 Males per 100 Females in Canton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Canton?
There are 94.33 Females per 100 Males in Canton.
What is the Median Population Age in Canton?
Median Population Age in Canton is 34.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Canton
Average Family Size in Canton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Canton
Average Household Size in Canton is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Canton?
Per Capita income in Canton is $35,770.
What is the Median Family Income in Canton?
Median Family Income in Canton is $89,341.
What is the Median Household income in Canton?
Median Household Income in Canton is $75,414.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Canton?
Income or Wage Gap in Canton is 16.9%.
Women in Canton earn 83.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Canton?
Family Income Deficit in Canton is $15,552.
Families that are below poverty line in Canton earn $15,552 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Canton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Canton is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Canton?
There are 17,887 People in the Labor Forcein in Canton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Canton?
69.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Canton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Canton?
Unemployment Rate in Canton is 7.0%.