Canton, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Canton, New York Info Snack

Population
6,486
Unemployment
7.7%
Poverty
13.0%
Median Home
$171,000
Median Income
$62,125
Median Rent
$683

Canton SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
10
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
10

Canton, NY Cost Of Living

100
Canton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Canton New York National Average
Overall 100 119 100
Services 100 112 100
Groceries 115 110 100
Health 97 102 100
Housing 87 144 100
Transportation 115 105 100
Utilities 120 99 100

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Rankings for Canton in New York

Map Of Canton, NY

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Population over time in Canton

Year Population % Change
2020 6,486 -0.2%
2019 6,501 -0.8%
2018 6,553 -1.1%
2017 6,624 -0.6%
2016 6,665 1.0%
2015 6,600 0.7%
2014 6,551 1.5%
2013 6,457 2.5%
2012 6,298 0.3%
2011 6,277 -

Race / Ethnicity in Canton

White
84.1% (5,457)
African American
7.3% (476)
American Indian
0.2% (10)
Asian
2.4% (156)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (45)
Two Or More
0.8% (54)
Hispanic
4.4% (288)
Race Canton NY USA
White 84.1% 55.2% 60.1%
African American 7.3% 14.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 8.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.6% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.8% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.4% 19.1% 18.2%

Gender in Canton

Female
53.3% (3,455)
Male
46.7% (3,031)
Gender Canton NY USA
Female 53.3% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 46.7% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Canton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (64)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (194)
High School / GED
20.0% (1,297)
Some College
9.0% (583)
Associate's Degree
15.0% (972)
Bachelor's Degree
25.0% (1,621)
Master's Degree
15.0% (972)
Professional Degree
1.0% (64)
Doctorate Degree
11.0% (713)
Education Canton NY USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 20.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 9.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 15.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 11.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Canton, New York

Less than $10,000
9.7% (63,124)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (34,331)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.4% (119,236)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.6% (23,625)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.5% (42,083)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.7% (82,320)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (88,596)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.8% (115,175)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (45,405)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (34,700)
Income Canton NY USA
Less than $10,000 9.7% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 4.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.4% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.6% 7.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.5% 10.4% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.7% 15.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 16.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 8.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 11.5% 8.3%

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