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Canton Charter Township, Michigan
Canton Charter Township, charter township, in Wayne County, Michigan. Canton Charter Township had 99,714 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 98,659 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 99,041 (±47). GEOID 2616313120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
99,714
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 98,659 · ACS 2020-2024: 99,041 ±47
Median household income
$121,359
±$4,201 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$372,400
±$5,110 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,501
±$77 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Canton Charter Township and what county is it in?
Canton Charter Township is a charter township in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 36.1 square miles of land, 2,731 residents per square mile in 2020.
Canton Charter Township is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Canton Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 99,714 people lived in Canton Charter Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 98,659 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 99,041 (±47).
| Measure | Canton Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 99,041±47 | 1,772,259 | +7,121 |
| Households | 36,311±739 | 700,591 | +2,640 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.05 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,169±715 | 801,083 | +2,676 |
Canton Charter Township's population since 2000
From 76,366 in 2000 to 99,714 in 2025: up 30.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Canton Charter Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Canton Charter Township?
The median resident of Canton Charter Township is 40.9 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 20.7%. 21.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Canton Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±1.0 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.9 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±1.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±1.0 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.9%±1.7 pts | 47.9% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.8%±1.0 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.7%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | +1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.0%±1.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.0%±1.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6%±0.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±0.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.9%±1.4 pts | 27.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1%±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.3%±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Canton Charter Township earn?
Half of Canton Charter Township's 36,311 households earn less than $121,359 a year (±$4,201), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $115,049 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,310 after inflation. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canton Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,359±$4,201 | $60,539 | +$6,310 |
| Mean household income | $143,839±$4,031 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,379±$1,603 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 30.9% | −3.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±1.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±0.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4%±0.8 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Canton Charter Township?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Canton Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $372,400 by its owner (±$5,110). The median renter pays $1,501 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Canton Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $372,400±$5,110 | $178,500 | +$62,388 |
| Median gross rent | $1,501±$77 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.2%±4.4 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,270±$50 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±1.6 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.4%±1.6 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 38,169±715 | 801,083 | +2,676 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±2.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.2%±1.6 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Canton Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 406 new housing units in Canton Charter Township in 2025 (62 in single-family houses), 4.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Canton Charter Township work and get to work?
67.5% of Canton Charter Township's workers drive alone and 23.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Canton Charter Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8%±1.2 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5%±1.6 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.8%±1.6 pts | 14.1% | +19.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±0.7 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Canton Charter Township?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Canton Charter Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,722 (Tract 5649) to $207,679 (Tract 5645.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5645.04Wayne County | 8,204 | $127,683 |
| Tract 5644.01Wayne County | 7,199 | $182,134 |
| Tract 5646Wayne County | 7,114 | $140,357 |
| Tract 5644.02Wayne County | 7,089 | $150,417 |
| Tract 5635Wayne County | 6,070 | $145,809 |
| Tract 5645.01Wayne County | 5,953 | $207,679 |
| Tract 5648Wayne County | 4,775 | $111,021 |
| Tract 5650.01Wayne County | 4,728 | $83,884 |
| Tract 5647Wayne County | 4,566 | $95,091 |
| Tract 5634Wayne County | 4,533 | $132,625 |
| Tract 5641Wayne County | 4,285 | $97,708 |
| Tract 5645.02Wayne County | 4,257 | $175,854 |
Every census tract in Canton Charter Township, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Canton Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Canton Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Canton Charter Township is the 45th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Canton Charter Township ranks 47th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 534th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 47th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 107th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,019th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 880th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 975th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 51st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 516th | 1,356 |
Canton Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Canton Charter Township?
4 of the 57 figures for Canton Charter Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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