Canton, New York Population 2022
Canton is a city located in St. Lawrence County New York. Canton has a 2020 population of 6,430. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually but its population has increased by 1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,332 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $74,866 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $819 per month, and the median house value is $169,400. The median age in Canton is 21.7 years, 21.8 years for males, and 21.6 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- White: 86.61%
- Black or African American: 6.63%
- Asian: 2.48%
- Other race: 1.91%
- Two or more races: 1.91%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,634 | 86.61% |
| Black or African American | 431 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 161 | 2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 1.91% |
| Some Other Race | 124 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.48% |
Canton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,612 | 1.94 | 46.3 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.3 | 24.5 |
| Married | 577 | 2.58 | 91.2 |
| Female | 219 | 2.61 | 10.5 |
| Male | 7 | 3.57 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 0.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 3.25% |
| High School Graduate | 568 | 21.75% |
| Some College | 259 | 9.92% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 575 | 22.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 848 | 32.47% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,438 | 2,374 | 1,398 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 44 | 3 |
| Black | 68 | 61 | |
| Other Race | 32 | 10 | 3 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
89.17% of Canton residents speak only English, while 10.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,059 | 508 | 16.61% |
| Multiple | 62 | 8 | 12.90% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8 | 17.39% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.06%
Male Poverty Rate
18.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 16.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 12.90% 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 29.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.98%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
21.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
19.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 4.24% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 6.50% |
| Other Race | 7 | 6.03% |
Canton Veterans by Education
16.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
39%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
68.84%
Born in Canton
93.11%
Native Born
6.89%
Foreign Born
5.32%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.11% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 68.84% having been born in New York. 5.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,430 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 6,452 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 6,474 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2019 | 6,496 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 6,518 | 91 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 6,427 | -79 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 6,506 | -91 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 6,597 | 23 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 6,574 | -55 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,629 | -112 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 6,741 | 44 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 6,697 | 365 | 5.76% |
| 2010 | 6,332 | 450 | 0.74% |
| 2000 | 5,882 | -497 | -0.81% |
| 1990 | 6,379 | -676 | -1.00% |
| 1980 | 7,055 | 657 | 0.98% |
| 1970 | 6,398 | 1,352 | 2.40% |
| 1960 | 5,046 | 667 | 1.43% |
| 1950 | 4,379 | 1,361 | 3.79% |
| 1940 | 3,018 | 196 | 0.67% |
| 1930 | 2,822 | 300 | 1.13% |
| 1920 | 2,522 | -179 | -0.68% |
| 1910 | 2,701 | -56 | -0.21% |
| 1900 | 2,757 | 177 | 0.67% |
| 1890 | 2,580 | 0.00% |