Canton, TX
Living in Canton
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute24
Public Transit2
Affordability72
Public Safety95
Airports57
Hospitals71
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+84 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate30%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$850Median Monthly Rent+$301 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196930%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
LP gas1%
Utility gas21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
Texas51
Van Zandt County6
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
Texas58
Van Zandt County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, TX
New Frontiers Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Riverside Mission Christian Academy
13 miles, NE
Athens Christian Academy
24 miles, S
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, TX
Texas College
34 miles, E
The University of Texas at Tyler
39 miles, SE
Jarvis Christian College
40 miles, E
Texas A & M University-Commerce
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, TX
Texas General Hospital- Vzrmc Lp
12 miles, NE
Terrell State Hospital
26 miles, NW
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
26 miles, S
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Canton, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
30 miles, SE
Dallas Love Field
61 miles, W
East Texas Regional Airport
68 miles, E
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
72 miles, W