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Canton

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.161
State:
Texas

Canton is a city located in Van Zandt County, Texas. Canton has a 2026 population of 5,128. It is also the county seat of Van Zandt County. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 2.89% annually and its population has increased by 20.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,266 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton is $51,027 with a poverty rate of 11.69%. The median age in Canton is 36.5 years: 34.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.8 males.

5.1K
Total Population
832
Density (mi²)
144 2.89%
Growth

Canton Population

Canton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,1281442.89%
20254,9841432.95%
20244,8411112.35%
20234,7301503.28%
20224,5802325.34%
20214,348942.21%
20204,2663709.5%
20193,896100.26%
20183,886290.75%
20173,857280.73%
20163,829521.38%
20153,7771915.33%
20143,586-7-0.19%
20133,59350.14%
20123,588220.62%
20113,566-29-0.81%
20103,595140.39%
20003,29234311.63%
19902,9491043.66%
19802,84500%

Median Age

Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 34.4 years

Canton Adults

There are 3,398 adults, (819 of whom are seniors) in Canton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,187 (48.1%)
Male: 2,358 (51.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton includes 90.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,11890.61%
Two or more races2916.4%
Black or African American821.8%
Native American170.37%
Other race160.35%
Asian130.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1493.28%
White731.61%
Other race160.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,04589%
Two or more races1423.12%
Black or African American821.8%
Native American170.37%
Asian130.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.18%

Canton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton 's average per capita income is $42,801. Household income levels show a median of $51,027. The poverty rate stands at 11.69%.

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$97,878-
Families$93,723$97,890
Households$51,027$72,148
Non Families$27,386$36,136

$42,801

Average Income

$51,027

Median Household Income

11.69%

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)