Living in Canton, MS
Canton SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
9
Canton, MS Cost Of Living
87Canton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Canton, Mississippi Info Snack
Population
12,330
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
27.5%
Median Home
$110,500
Median Income
$36,969
Median Rent
$775
Canton, MS Photos
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Map Of Canton, MS
Population over time in Canton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12,330 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 12,800 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 13,504 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 13,413 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 13,321 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 13,218 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,185 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 13,184 | 0.8% |
| 2009 | 13,077 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Canton
| Race | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.3% | 56.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 73.4% | 37.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 3.0% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Canton, Mississippi
| Income | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 12.9% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
Gender in Canton
| Gender | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Canton for adults over 25
| Education | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
