State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,390.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.29%
Growth Since 2010
-7.62%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Canton, Kansas Population 2021
691
Canton is a city located in McPherson County Kansas. With a 2020 population of 691, it is the 242nd largest city in Kansas and the 11946th largest city in the United States . Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -7.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 748 in 2010. Canton reached it's highest population of 757 in 2013. Spanning over 0 miles, Canton has a population density of 1,391 people per square mile.
The average household income in Canton is $63,694 with a poverty rate of 7.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is $103,900. The median age in Canton is 38.8 years, 35.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton was:
- White: 98.41%
- Two or more races: 0.96%
- Black or African American: 0.64%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Canton, Kansas is 691 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 697.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 748.
Canton, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 98.41% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.64% |
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Canton Population by Race
Canton Population Pyramid $2021
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Canton Population by Age
Canton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 266 | 2.36 | 78.9 |
| Married | 134 | 3.07 | 88.8 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.21 | 69.8 |
| Male | 15 | 2.07 | 80 |
| Female | 11 | 5.09 | 45.5 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Canton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 37.61% |
| Some College | 120 | 27.03% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 15.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.60% |
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Canton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 402 | 85 |
| Black | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.32%.
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
Canton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Canton Language by Age
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Canton Language
98.35% of Canton residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
Canton Language
7.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Hispanic, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 7.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.92%.
Canton Poverty
Canton Poverty Rate by Education
Canton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
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Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Canton Marital Status by Race
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Canton Marital Status
Canton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 11.02% |
Canton Veterans by Race
Canton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
Canton Veterans by Education
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67.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Canton Employment by Age
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Canton Employment by Race
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Canton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 72.73% having been born in Kansas. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Canton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 691 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 693 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 695 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 697 | -8 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 705 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 709 | -15 | -2.07% |
| 2015 | 724 | -14 | -1.90% |
| 2014 | 738 | -19 | -2.51% |
| 2013 | 757 | 13 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 744 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 744 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 748 | 0.00% |