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The City of Canton had a population of 10,811 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Canton is located at latitude 32.6126 and longitude -90.0368 in Madison County. The formal boundaries for the City of Canton encompass a land area of 21.35 sq. miles and a water area of 0.27 sq. miles. Madison County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Canton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Canton is located within Supervisor District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Madison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,811 (100%) |
| Population Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,337 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,403 |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,203 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,736 (33.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,075 (59.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 392 (7.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,811 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Family Households | 2,184 (45.4%) |
The table below compares Canton to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 38 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 165 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 304 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 218 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 213 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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