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The City of Canton had a population of 2,752 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Canton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Canton is located at latitude 40.1304 and longitude -91.5199 in Lewis County. The formal boundaries for the City of Canton encompass a land area of 2.29 sq. miles and a water area of 0.3 sq. miles. Lewis 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 Township of Canton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lewis County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,752 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,182 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,357 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,553 |
| Median Home Value | $117,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,163 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 573 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 329 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 261 (22.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 902 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 394 (43.7%) |
The table below compares Canton to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri 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 | # 221 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 276 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 536 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 510 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 238 | 78th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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