Canton charter township is located in Wayne County Michigan. Canton charter township has a 2024 population of 98,058. Canton charter township is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 98,636 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton charter township is $140,956 with a poverty rate of 5.52%. The median age in Canton charter township is 40 years: 38.7 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton charter township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,254 | 63.37% |
| Asian | 19,427 | 19.78% |
| Black or African American | 9,858 | 10.04% |
| Two or more races | 6,133 | 6.24% |
| Other race | 403 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,741 | 2.74 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 21,797 | 3.28 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 8,958 | 1.3 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 3,516 | 2.99 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 1,470 | 2.89 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,827 | 2.68% |
| Associates Degree | 6,044 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,515 | 30.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,496 | 24.21% |
| High School Graduate | 9,436 | 13.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,894 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 11,914 | 17.49% |
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 | 43,691 | 42,065 | 22,515 |
| Asian | 13,627 | 11,975 | 9,500 |
| Black | 6,498 | 6,234 | 2,914 |
| 2+ Races | 2,947 | 2,838 | 1,474 |
| Hispanic | 2,692 | 2,571 | 1,380 |
| Other Race | 303 | 271 | 192 |
| Native American | 121 | 121 | 49 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,764 | $102,160 | $59,968 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,858 | $123,662 | $81,980 |
| High School Graduate | $38,513 | $47,044 | $26,517 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,119 | $39,659 | $29,868 |
| Overall | $70,542 | $89,472 | $51,418 |
| Some College | $48,792 | $65,238 | $37,034 |
$70,542
Average Earnings
$89,472
Average Male
$51,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.72% of Canton charter township residents speak only English, while 23.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,376 | 3,107 | 5.15% |
| Black | 9,666 | 1,041 | 10.77% |
| Asian | 19,427 | 708 | 3.64% |
| Multiple | 6,119 | 477 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,391 | 86 | 1.96% |
| Other | 403 | 41 | 10.17% |
| Native | 149 | 13 | 8.72% |
5.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.94%
Male Poverty Rate
6.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton charter township is Black, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton charter township is Hispanic, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.64% |
| High School | 9.55% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.2% |
| Female Employed | 3.89% |
| Male Employed | 1.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,790 | $158,875 |
| Households | $118,010 | $140,956 |
| Married Families | $155,424 | $173,496 |
| Non Families | $60,265 | $81,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
3,840
Number of Veterans
3,497
Male Veterans
343
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,306 |
| Second Gulf War | 699 |
| First Gulf War | 657 |
| Korea | 263 |
| World War II | 82 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,255 |
| 65 to 74 | 797 |
| 55 to 64 | 727 |
| 35 to 54 | 679 |
| 18 to 34 | 382 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,995 | 6.15% |
| Black | 423 | 5.69% |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 150 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 18 | 13.74% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
63.64%
Born in Canton charter township
79.55%
Native Born
20.45%
Foreign Born
7.51%
Non Citizen
12.93%
Naturalized
79.55% of Canton charter township residents were born in the United States, with 63.64% having been born in Michigan. 7.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 98,143 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 98,126 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 98,109 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 98,092 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 98,075 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 98,058 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 98,041 | 17 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 98,024 | -462 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 98,486 | -150 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 98,636 | 4,863 | 5.19% |
| 2019 | 93,773 | 722 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 93,051 | 1,083 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 91,968 | 1,039 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 90,929 | 694 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 90,235 | 205 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 90,030 | 567 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 89,463 | -135 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 89,598 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 89,604 | -384 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 89,988 | 0 | 0% |