Canton, North Carolina

Population Data for Canton, NC:

Population – 17019
Male – 48.30 %
Female – 51.70 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.97 %
Hispanic – 1.58 %
African American – 1.45 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.38 %
Asian – 0.09 %

Geographic Data for Canton, North Carolina:

Population Density – 93.46 per sq. mi
Elevation – 2635 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Canton:

In Elementary School – 1,663 (48.31 %)
In High School – 675 (19.61 %)
In College – 571 (16.59 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 868 (7.09 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,264 (10.33 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,458 (20.09 %)
High School Graduate – 4,309 (35.22 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,046 (8.55 %)

Employment and Household Data for Canton, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.67 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.47 %
Unemployment Level – 4.25 %

Median Household Income – $32,961.00
Average Household Size – 2.37

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.34 %
2 Vehicles – 32.43 %
3 or more Vehicles – 21.83 %

Average Cost to Rent in Canton - $424 per month