Canton is a city located in Fulton County Illinois. Canton has a 2024 population of 12,744. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,268 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton is $80,900 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median age in Canton is 44.9 years: 42.3 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,685 | 87.15% |
| Black or African American | 791 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 191 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 185 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,538 | 2.09 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 2,407 | 1.15 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 2,233 | 2.84 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 581 | 2.67 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Male | 317 | 2.88 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,045 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,222 | 11.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,071 | 10.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,880 | 37.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 2,264 | 22.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,803 | 8,185 | 1,672 |
| Black | 695 | 337 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 472 | 295 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 328 | 23 |
| Other Race | 138 | 82 | 0 |
| Native American | 104 | 73 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 12 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,063 | $75,132 | $39,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,772 | $53,516 | $53,869 |
| High School Graduate | $35,801 | $38,702 | $29,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,821 | $0 | $22,083 |
| Overall | $38,543 | $39,286 | $36,967 |
| Some College | $46,537 | $59,327 | $42,327 |
$38,543
Average Earnings
$39,286
Average Male
$36,967
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Canton residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,043 | 1,431 | 12.96% |
| Multiple | 259 | 114 | 44.02% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 78 | 41.05% |
| Black | 45 | 24 | 53.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
13.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Black, with 53.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is White, with 12.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.1% |
| High School | 15.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.64% |
| Some College | 5.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.14% |
| Female Employed | 9.4% |
| Male Employed | 7.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,440 | $106,122 |
| Households | $54,881 | $80,900 |
| Married Families | $93,011 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,006 | $41,890 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
920
Number of Veterans
858
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 344 |
| Second Gulf War | 178 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 213 |
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 35 to 54 | 167 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 8.46% |
| Other Race | 39 | 20.86% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 6.82% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 6.25% |
| Black | 22 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.1%
Born in Canton
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
98% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 85.1% having been born in Illinois. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,089 | -131 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 12,220 | -131 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 12,351 | -131 | -1.05% |
| 2026 | 12,482 | -131 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 12,613 | -131 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 12,744 | -131 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 12,875 | -147 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 13,022 | -145 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 13,167 | -101 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 13,268 | -212 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 13,480 | -207 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 13,687 | -170 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 13,857 | -186 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 14,043 | -110 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 14,153 | -146 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 14,299 | -164 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 14,463 | -34 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 14,497 | -147 | -1% |
| 2011 | 14,644 | -79 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 14,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,288 | 1,366 | 9.81% |
| 1990 | 13,922 | -704 | -4.81% |
| 1980 | 14,626 | 409 | 2.88% |
| 1970 | 14,217 | 629 | 4.63% |
| 1960 | 13,588 | 1,661 | 13.93% |
| 1950 | 11,927 | 350 | 3.02% |
| 1940 | 11,577 | -141 | -1.2% |
| 1930 | 11,718 | 790 | 7.23% |
| 1920 | 10,928 | 475 | 4.54% |
| 1910 | 10,453 | 3,889 | 59.25% |
| 1900 | 6,564 | 960 | 17.13% |
| 1890 | 5,604 | 1,842 | 48.96% |
| 1880 | 3,762 | 454 | 13.72% |
| 1870 | 3,308 | -8,781 | -72.64% |