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Canton, NC

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Canton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,419population

36.7median age

This community is a community of 4,419 with a median age of 36.7. The population is predominantly White (88.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5.1%). Median household income is $69,924. 88.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, with a median home value of $246,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%3,923

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%226

Two or More

3.4%150

Black

1.7%74

Asian

0.6%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%239

High School Diploma

30.6%994

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%113

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%413

Associate's Degree

16.5%536

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%402

Master's Degree

5.4%175

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

17.7%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

$246,700median home value

$790median rent

70.6%homeownership

2,094total units

9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%19

$50K–$100K

6.5%88

$100K–$150K

18.5%249

$150K–$200K

11.1%149

$200K–$300K

31.3%421

$300K–$500K

29%391

$500K–$1M

2.2%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

186

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%19

2010–2019

2.3%48

2000–2009

10.1%212

1990–1999

5.7%120

1980–1989

8.7%183

1970–1979

6.6%139

1960–1969

16%335

1950–1959

7.1%149

1940–1949

14.4%301

1939 or earlier

28.1%588

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.5%1,172

Fuel Oil

26.8%510

Bottled/LP Gas

5.7%108

Wood

3%57

Utility Gas

2.2%41

Solar

0.5%9

Other

0.5%9

Household Economyi

$69,924median household income

$33,384per capita income

14.6%poverty rate

1.8%unemployment

2,436labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%110

$10K–$15K

8.2%156

$15K–$20K

0.8%15

$20K–$25K

1.8%35

$25K–$30K

2.1%40

$30K–$35K

4.5%85

$35K–$40K

0.5%9

$40K–$45K

8.5%162

$45K–$50K

3%58

$50K–$60K

7.2%137

$60K–$75K

8.7%165

$75K–$100K

24.1%459

$100K–$125K

9.1%174

$125K–$150K

10.4%199

$150K–$200K

4.8%91

$200K+

0.6%11

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

136

Residentsi

163

Avg. Tenant Renti

$403/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers84 homes75% occupied$435/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 852 homes98% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,924/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

77.9%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

22.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

33.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2405.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

166

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,326

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,386

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

250(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured