Canton, Mississippi

Population Data for Canton, MS:

Population – 22975
Male – 47.01 %
Female – 52.99 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 24.43 %
Hispanic – 1.00 %
African American – 74.66 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.11 %
Asian – 0.17 %

Geographic Data for Canton, Mississippi:

Population Density – 70.33 per sq. mi
Elevation – 224 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Canton:

In Elementary School – 3,654 (52.33 %)
In High School – 1,553 (22.24 %)
In College – 639 (9.15 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,365 (10.35 %)
Associate’s Degree – 515 (3.91 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,317 (17.58 %)
High School Graduate – 3,271 (24.81 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,056 (15.60 %)

Employment and Household Data for Canton, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 48.92 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 5.89 %
Unemployment Level – 10.69 %

Median Household Income – $29,599.00
Average Household Size – 3.04

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.91 %
2 Vehicles – 28.65 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.46 %

Average Cost to Rent in Canton - $362 per month