Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Canton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

69,755

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59%41,133

Black

23.4%16,320

Two or More

9.8%6,844

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%4,693

Asian

0.6%409

Other

0.3%238

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%101

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%3,026

High School Diploma

30.7%13,865

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%4,453

Some College (1+ yr)

15%6,787

Associate's Degree

8.5%3,860

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%5,088

Master's Degree

4.2%1,897

Professional Degree

0.5%221

Doctorate

0.5%217

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,800

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.7%14,263

Renter-Occupied

51.3%15,039

Total Units

33,836

Homeownership

48.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.1%2,578

$50K–$100K

33.6%4,795

$100K–$150K

21.3%3,042

$150K–$200K

12.6%1,796

$200K–$300K

9.6%1,366

$300K–$500K

4%567

$500K–$1M

0.6%90

$1M+

0.2%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,574

$500–$750

2,988

$750–$1,000

4,754

$1,000–$1,250

2,615

$1,250–$1,500

998

$1,500–$2,000

430

$2,000+

157

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%136

2010–2019

1.2%417

2000–2009

4.2%1,411

1990–1999

3.5%1,186

1980–1989

3.2%1,094

1970–1979

11.1%3,751

1960–1969

8.4%2,826

1950–1959

14.8%5,000

1940–1949

11.8%3,988

1939 or earlier

41.5%14,027

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%22,468

Electricity

20.9%6,136

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%329

No Fuel

0.5%160

Other

0.5%154

Fuel Oil

0.1%33

Wood

0.1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,188

Mean Household Incomei

$57,150

Per Capita Incomei

$24,690

Poverty Ratei

26.5%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

32,448

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%2,731

$10K–$15K

9.1%2,659

$15K–$20K

3.9%1,149

$20K–$25K

6.7%1,963

$25K–$30K

7%2,044

$30K–$35K

5.8%1,687

$35K–$40K

5.3%1,567

$40K–$45K

4.3%1,259

$45K–$50K

5.1%1,480

$50K–$60K

8%2,352

$60K–$75K

9.3%2,722

$75K–$100K

12.2%3,584

$100K–$125K

5.5%1,625

$125K–$150K

2.8%824

$150K–$200K

3.1%922

$200K+

2.5%734

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

4,407

Residentsi

7,715

Avg. Tenant Renti

$314/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,449 homes86% occupied$255/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,280 homes59% occupied$421/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab39 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 81,375 homes92% occupied$268/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC146 homes98% occupied$399/mo rent

811/PRAC12 homes98% occupied$275/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

82.8%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

13.8%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,458

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,867

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,252(6.3% of civilian adults)