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Canton town

County:
Norfolk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
18.746
State:
Massachusetts

Canton town is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Canton town has a 2026 population of 25,887. Canton town is currently growing at a rate of 1.42% annually and its population has increased by 6.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,397 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton town is $143,381 with a poverty rate of 5.19%. The median age in Canton town is 42.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 44.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males.

25.9K
Total Population
1,381
Density (mi²)
362 1.42%
Growth

Canton town Population

Canton town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202625,8873621.42%
202525,5253621.44%
202425,1633621.46%
202324,801680.27%
202224,7332080.85%
202124,5251280.52%
202024,397250.1%
201923,8172050.87%
201823,6122541.09%
201723,3581030.44%
201623,2554802.11%
201522,7752341.04%
201422,5412991.34%
201322,2422641.2%
201221,9782020.93%
201121,7762151%
201021,634530.25%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 44.5 years
Male: 40.2 years

Canton town Adults

There are 19,074 adults, (4,654 of whom are seniors) in Canton town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,245 (49.5%)
Male: 12,503 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton town includes 69.38% White, 11.68% Black or African American, 10.88% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,17169.38%
Black or African American2,89111.68%
Asian2,69310.88%
Two or more races1,4896.02%
Other race4551.84%
Native American490.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5302.14%
Two or more races2961.2%
Other race1590.64%
Asian1210.49%
Black or African American110.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,64167.24%
Black or African American2,88011.64%
Asian2,57210.39%
Two or more races1,1934.82%
Other race2961.2%
Native American490.2%

Canton town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton town 's average per capita income is $96,594. Household income levels show a median of $143,381. The poverty rate stands at 5.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$217,138-
Families$195,337$231,137
Households$143,381$191,098
Non Families$49,520$85,658

$96,594

Average Income

$143,381

Median Household Income

5.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)