Canton, Missouri Population 2022
Canton is a city located in Lewis County Missouri. Canton has a 2020 population of 2,263. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -4.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,377 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $54,710 with a poverty rate of 19.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $619 per month, and the median house value is $84,100. The median age in Canton is 28.1 years, 27.5 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- White: 86.80%
- Black or African American: 6.09%
- Two or more races: 4.87%
- Native American: 1.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.45%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,138 | 86.80% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 6.09% |
| Two or More Races | 120 | 4.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 1.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.45% |
Canton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 903 | 2.15 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 389 | 1.07 | 44.2 |
| Married | 366 | 2.57 | 72.7 |
| Male | 77 | 3.78 | 85.7 |
| Female | 71 | 4.2 | 52.1 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 9.70% |
| High School Graduate | 483 | 37.76% |
| Some College | 342 | 26.74% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 2.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 14.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 6.33% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,183 | 1,031 | 233 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3 | |
| Native American | 8 | 3 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 44.44%.
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
97.17% of Canton residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,641 | 326 | 19.87% |
| Multiple | 120 | 38 | 31.67% |
| Black | 71 | 5 | 7.04% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.80%
Male Poverty Rate
22.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 31.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.11%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 9.99% |
Canton Veterans by Education
10.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.69%
Born in Canton
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.29% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 35.69% having been born in Missouri. 1.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,263 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,276 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,289 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 2,302 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,315 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 2,334 | -21 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 2,355 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,366 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 2,353 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,357 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,360 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 2,380 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,377 | 0.00% |