Demographics in Canton, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

4,417

Male

1,994

45.1%

Female

2,423

54.9%

Median Age

36.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

92.1%

Black

1.8%

Hispanic

3.5%

Asian

0.4%

Two or More

3.6%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.9%

High School or Higher

35.8%

Foreign Born

2.3%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Canton, NC has a population of 4,417 with a median age of 36.3. The racial makeup is 92.1% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black. About 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.3%.