Population 9,883 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Canton
Household size in Canton
| Period | Canton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Canton are small: just 1.97 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.19 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only four have smaller 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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Canton is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 24 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Canton than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Canton rent their homes (36.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in New York overall (45.7%). Among homeowners, 53.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Canton than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Canton leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York as a whole, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $760 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $913 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Canton pays $913 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Canton than nationally: 42.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Canton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Canton is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 | 1.97 | 34.0 | 9.6% | 36.9% | 7.6% | 1972 | $913 | 42.1% | 80.7% | 5.2% |
| Crary Mills | 2.25 | 34.8 | 22.6% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 1980 | $1,204 | 25.2% | 97.2% | 0.4% |
| Morley | 1.95 | 38.0 | 4.9% | 36.5% | 6.8% | 1976 | $747 | 38.8% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Slab City | 2.15 | 48.3 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 13.5% | 1979 | $889 | 35.4% | 97.1% | 1.4% |
| Eddy | 2.37 | 40.6 | 6.2% | 28.7% | 17.5% | 1968 | $673 | 23.0% | 86.1% | 8.7% |
| Pyrites | 2.18 | 40.2 | 7.7% | 29.8% | 7.4% | 1988 | $972 | 32.3% | 94.5% | 11.6% |
| Hannawa Falls | 2.28 | 49.2 | 15.5% | 16.4% | 17.3% | 1978 | $1,110 | 36.7% | 96.6% | 6.4% |
| North Russell | 2.70 | 35.4 | 7.8% | 21.8% | 23.1% | 1980 | $943 | 19.0% | 86.8% | 8.1% |
| West Potsdam | 2.21 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 21.9% | 12.1% | 1973 | $852 | 26.9% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| Pierrepont | 2.58 | 40.5 | 8.0% | 7.3% | 20.8% | 1975 | $1,223 | 24.9% | 87.8% | 4.1% |
| Rensselaer Falls | 2.45 | 41.1 | 6.0% | 25.3% | 17.6% | 1968 | $607 | 20.9% | 84.9% | 7.3% |
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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