Canton, MS

Living in Canton

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 10
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Schools 12
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Residents

12k Population -855 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black73%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate27%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$600 Median Monthly Rent +$121 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Canton

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County8

Property Crime in Canton

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado36
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Canton, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Canton, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Canton, MS

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Tougaloo College
15 miles, SW
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Millsaps College
21 miles, SW
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Belhaven University
21 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Canton, MS

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Airports

Airports near Canton, MS

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Key Field
77 miles, E
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