Canton, MI Demographics
What is the population of Canton?
There are 98,173 residents in Canton, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.18% are males and 50.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.14% of the resident pool in Canton, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.72%. Additionally, 7.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 87,372 people in Canton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 98,173 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 48,285 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 49,889 | 1.2% |
Male Population 49.18%
Female Population 50.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 77,696 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 13,472 | 4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 7,005 | -8.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.72%
Not Citizen 7.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 547 | 10.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,185 | -12.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,388 | -7.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,740 | -12.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 87,372 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.56%
Moved from Same County 5.33%
Moved from Same State 2.46%
Moved from Different State 1.79%
Same House as Last Year 89.86%
What are the employment statistics in Canton?
White-collar workers make up 85.8% of the working population in Canton, while blue-collar employees account for 14.2%. There are also 3,440 entrepreneurs in Canton (6.7% of the workforce); 38,495 workers employed in private companies (75.02%); and 5,123 people working in governmental institutions (9.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 44,026 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 7,285 | -1.0% |
White Collar 85.8%
Blue Collar 14.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,440 | 2.8% |
| Private Companies | 38,495 | -1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,123 | 9.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,254 | 3.3% |
Self Employees 6.7%
Private Companies 75.02%
Governmental Workers 9.98%
Not for Profit Companies 8.29%
How many households are there in Canton?
There are a total of 35,497 households in Canton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.74% of these Canton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.26%. Additionally, 36.67% of households have children and 63.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 35,497 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 26,530 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 8,967 | -1.9% |
Family Households 74.74%
Non-Family Households 25.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,017 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 22,480 | 0.6% |
Households with Children 36.67%
Households without Children 63.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Canton?
The average annual household income in Canton is $134,447, while the median household income sits at $113,710 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $118,680, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $138,500. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $78,580 and $65,963, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $134,447 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $113,710 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 91,372 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Canton?
There are 37,262 housing units in Canton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 35,497 occupied housing units in Canton, 76.61% are owner-occupied, while 23.39% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.58% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $344,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,632 per month in Canton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,262 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 281 | 24.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 261 | 33.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 592 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,675 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11,010 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,644 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,957 | -4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,450 | -5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,203 | 23.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 190 | 206.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,497 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 27,194 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,303 | -3.0% |
Owner Occupied 76.61%
Renter Occupied 23.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,922 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,272 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $344,200 | 18.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $298,200 | 9.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,632 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 69.58%
Without Mortgage 30.42%
What is the level of education in Canton?
Approximately 17.67% of the population in Canton holds a high school degree (that's 13,819 residents), while 22.61% have attained a college certificate (17,686 locals) and 28.37% have a bachelor's degree (22,190 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,702 | 4.0% |
| Some High School | 13,819 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 17,686 | -0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 6,525 | 0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,190 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,291 | 4.1% |
No High School 2.18%
Some High School 17.67%
Some College 22.61%
Associate Degree 8.34%
Bachelor's Degree 28.37%
Graduate Degree 20.83%
What is the marital status of Canton residents?
A total of 23,299 people in Canton have never been married (which represents 29.18% of the total population), while 46,018 of them are wedded (57.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 501 (0.63%) and 6,323 (7.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 23,299 | 1.1% |
| Married | 46,018 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 501 | -20.6% |
| Widowed | 3,713 | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 6,323 | 6,323.0% |
Never Married 29.18%
Married 57.63%
Separated 0.63%
Widowed 4.65%
Divorced 7.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Canton?
The top three means of transportation people in Canton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 40,255 residents commute by car, 342 prefer going to work by walking and 64 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 40,255 | -4.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 64 | 6.7% |
| Railroad | 23 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 5 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 40 | 73.9% |
| Motorcycle | 9 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 47 | -43.4% |
| Walk | 342 | -11.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Canton by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.