Canton town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Canton town has a 2024 population of 11,352. Canton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,794 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton town is $77,996 with a poverty rate of 14.75%. The median age in Canton town is 27.9 years: 25.5 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,366 | 88.74% |
| Black or African American | 520 | 4.45% |
| Two or more races | 379 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 264 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 126 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,865 | 2.13 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 1,727 | 1.21 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Married | 1,626 | 2.9 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 450 | 2.83 | 10.4 | 89.6 |
| Male | 62 | 2.39 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,200 | 19.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,051 | 17.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,154 | 18.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,423 | 23.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 3.21% |
| Some College | 906 | 14.75% |
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 | 5,678 | 5,366 | 2,076 |
| Hispanic | 228 | 184 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 158 | 84 |
| Black | 86 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 53 | 31 | 17 |
| Other Race | 43 | 25 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 12 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander 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 | $58,401 | $60,938 | $57,934 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $82,276 | $68,125 |
| High School Graduate | $32,321 | $43,824 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $9,531 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,620 | $50,378 | $46,814 |
| Some College | $43,327 | $43,225 | $43,750 |
$47,620
Average Earnings
$50,378
Average Male
$46,814
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.73% of Canton town residents speak only English, while 7.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,815 | 1,137 | 14.55% |
| Asian | 57 | 38 | 66.67% |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Multiple | 275 | 25 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 20 | 6.54% |
14.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton town is Hispanic, with 6.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.38% |
| Some College | 9.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.49% |
| Male Employed | 3.82% |
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,953 | $103,576 |
| Households | $61,961 | $77,996 |
| Married Families | $111,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,466 | $42,862 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
355
Number of Veterans
280
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 11% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8.87% |
| Other Race | 8 | 6.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
73.06%
Born in Canton town
93.98%
Native Born
6.02%
Foreign Born
3.95%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
93.98% of Canton town residents were born in the United States, with 73.06% having been born in New York. 3.95% 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 | 10,887 | -93 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 10,980 | -93 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 11,073 | -93 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 11,166 | -93 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 11,259 | -93 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 11,352 | -93 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 11,445 | -93 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 11,538 | -85 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 11,623 | -171 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 11,794 | 733 | 6.63% |
| 2019 | 11,061 | -38 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 11,099 | 65 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 11,034 | -54 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 11,088 | -140 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 11,228 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 11,233 | -74 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 11,307 | -132 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 11,439 | 75 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 11,364 | 380 | 3.46% |
| 2010 | 10,984 | 0 | 0% |