Canton is a city located in Lewis County Missouri. Canton has a 2024 population of 2,724. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,772 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton is $59,873 with a poverty rate of 21.52%. The median age in Canton is 39.2 years: 36 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,443 | 89.39% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 5.89% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,041 | 2.07 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 595 | 1.17 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 371 | 2.92 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 61 | 4.31 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 14 | 7.93 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 16.46% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 122 | 6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 5.83% |
| High School Graduate | 771 | 43.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 355 | 20.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,643 | 1,323 | 188 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 79 | 13 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 13 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 77.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,679 | $48,472 | $32,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,017 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,179 | $44,375 | $24,152 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,461 | $38,188 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $24,042 | $23,487 | $27,500 |
$32,461
Average Earnings
$38,188
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.15% of Canton residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,031 | 455 | 22.4% |
| Multiple | 88 | 9 | 10.23% |
21.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.49%
Male Poverty Rate
19.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 22.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 10.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.92% |
| Some College | 20.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,929 | $98,817 |
| Households | $42,708 | $59,873 |
| Married Families | $80,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,580 | $29,609 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
177
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 6.28% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 20.5% |
| Black | 7 | 7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.02%
Born in Canton
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.77% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 32.02% having been born in Missouri. 2.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,664 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,676 | -12 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 2,688 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 2,700 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 2,712 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 2,724 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 2,736 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 2,749 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 2,763 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 2,772 | 464 | 20.1% |
| 2019 | 2,308 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,318 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 2,337 | -21 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 2,358 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,366 | 12 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 2,354 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 2,356 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,361 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 2,378 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,375 | 0 | 0% |