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Cost of living in Canton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Canton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Canton is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Canton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Canton is $223,699.
The median income in Canton is $38,337.
Canton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Canton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Canton | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 90 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 90 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Canton, MS Weather
The average high in Canton is 75.6° and the average low is 52.7°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Canton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Canton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Canton
The current population in Canton is 10,811. The population has decreased 17.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,811 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 10,863 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 10,951 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 10,955 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 11,943 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 12,222 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,330 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 12,800 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 13,504 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 13,413 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 13,321 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 13,218 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,185 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,184 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 13,077 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Canton
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Canton is:
19.6% White with 2,118 White residents.
74.6% African American with 8,061 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.5% Two Or More with 49 Two Or More residents.
5.4% Hispanic with 583 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.6% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 74.6% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Canton
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Canton is 53.9% female with 5,824 female residents.
Canton is 46.1% male with 4,987 male residents.
| Gender | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Canton for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Canton completed < 9th grade.
18.0% of adults in Canton completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Canton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Canton completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Canton completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Canton completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Canton completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Canton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Canton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 18.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Canton, Mississippi
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5.7% of households in Canton earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Canton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.3% of households in Canton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
21.5% of households in Canton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Canton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Canton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Canton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in Canton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.8% of households in Canton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Canton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Canton | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 21.5% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
