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Canton, NC

Total Population

17,007

Median Household Income

$55,261

Median Home Value

$202,700

Median Rent

$890

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$55,261

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$202,700

100.4% above state median

Rent

$890

100% above state median

Median Age

43.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Canton, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$55,261

-26.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,277,201

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.29 people

Total Households

7,339

Family Households

45.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

31.0%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

30.4%

#3 Industry

Finance

15.2%

Total Employed Residents:4,644

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

6.3%

449 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:7,147

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.3%

7,776 employed

Labor Force

8,190

386 unemployed

Median Age

43.1 years

Per Capita Income

$32,418

Poverty Rate

14.1%

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