Canton, MS
Living in Canton
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute93
Public Transit8
Affordability99
Public Safety88
Airports6
Hospitals27
Colleges10
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Schools12
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Residents
12kPopulation-855 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black73%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County8
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado36
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, MS
St Anthony Catholic School
11 miles, SW
St Joseph Catholic School
11 miles, SW
Madison Ridgeland Academy
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, MS
Tougaloo College
15 miles, SW
Millsaps College
21 miles, SW
Belhaven University
21 miles, S
Strayer University-Mississippi
22 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, MS
Merit Health Madison
3 miles, W
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Ms
19 miles, S
Merit Health River Oaks
19 miles, S
Merit Health Women's Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Canton, MS
Key Field
77 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
88 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
102 miles, NE