Canton, Kansas
Canton: City in Kansas, United States
About
Canton is a city located in the county of McPherson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 748 and a population density of 575 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 688 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population : | 688 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | McPherson County |
| Postal code : | 67428 |
| Area : | 1.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,591 feet / 485, 489 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1879 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:46:44 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 529 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canton is located at 38°23'10"N 97°25'41"W (38.3861200, -97.4280900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Canton decreased by 8.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 748 | - | census |
| 2011 | 745 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 744 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 757 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 738 | -2.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 724 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 710 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 706 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 698 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 696 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 688 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,933 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,973 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,213 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,982 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 90.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 431 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
Canton zip code is 67428.
County name: McPherson, County
fips: 20113
Canton, Ostrog
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $115,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $877 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $589 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,658 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,148 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,558 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 322,232 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $46,125 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,758 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,631 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 931 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 478 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 288 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 761 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,071.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.52 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 29.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,510 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $544 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,064 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,154 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 215,611 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 355,121 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 687,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,501,912 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,038 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,370 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,598 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,544 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,829 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,152 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,108 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,076 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,821 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,485.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 30.22 |
Schools in Canton
College & universities near Canton, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155511 | McPherson College | McPherson (KS) | 67460-1402 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canton, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
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Other cities in McPherson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McPherson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsborg | 3,276 | Town in Kansas, USA |
| Moundridge | 1,861 | City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Inman | 1,324 | Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Conway | 1,182 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Galva | 887 | Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Marquette | 595 | City in Kansas, United States |
| New Gottland | 371 | Township in McPherson County, Kansas |
| Groveland | 199 | Township in McPherson County, Kansas |
| Windom | 125 | Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| McPherson | 40 | City in Kansas, United States |
