Population 98,817 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Canton
Household size in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Canton average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Canton are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Canton, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Canton
Renters in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.5% of households in Canton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Canton: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Canton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,162 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,247 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,355 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,681 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$519 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Canton pays $1,681 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $519 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Canton
Bachelor's degrees in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Canton: 56.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Canton: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Canton
| Period | Canton | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Canton than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Canton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 2.81 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,681 | 56.0% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| Plymouth | 2.36 | 46.1 | 5.5% | 20.5% | 5.9% | 1975 | $1,284 | 60.2% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| Westland | 2.38 | 40.1 | 12.3% | 38.4% | 7.6% | 1970 | $1,186 | 22.9% | 90.1% | 6.1% |
| Wayne | 2.44 | 41.7 | 14.9% | 39.3% | 9.6% | 1957 | $1,102 | 17.5% | 89.3% | 10.5% |
| Garden City | 2.43 | 41.6 | 10.5% | 22.5% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,343 | 14.5% | 91.3% | 7.4% |
| Belleville | 2.49 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1986 | $1,156 | 29.1% | 93.0% | 7.5% |
| Northville | 2.70 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,784 | 70.1% | 98.1% | 3.4% |
| Dixboro | 3.50 | 45.1 | 2.6% | 2.2% | 8.8% | 1998 | $1,428 | 79.7% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
| Livonia | 2.45 | 45.3 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 1965 | $1,418 | 42.0% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| Inkster | 2.66 | 35.3 | 26.2% | 53.2% | 15.2% | 1958 | $1,149 | 12.7% | 84.0% | 15.5% |
| Ypsilanti | 2.42 | 35.6 | 12.7% | 43.4% | 6.2% | 1979 | $1,447 | 43.3% | 93.8% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Canton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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