City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Canton, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Canton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

409
Residents
$50,556
Median income
$88,400
Median home
$1,022
Median rent (state)

Canton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Canton lands in the 20th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

20th
percentile, household income
6th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Canton, MN

Minnesota's Canton is a small town, with 409 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Canton brings in $50,556 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 15.7%. Home values in Canton run a median of $88,400, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. About 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 75.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 1 residential building permits were authorized in Canton (Low Activity), per Census BPS data.

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,022 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Minnesota's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 49.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

409 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$50,556 /yr

Poverty 15.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Canton compare to other US cities?

Where Canton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 6% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Canton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Canton's strongest outlier among Minnesota cities

Among the 785 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Canton ranks #71 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Canton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#666 of 775
14th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#440 of 785
43rd percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#675 of 774
13th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#71 of 785
91st percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#526 of 784
32nd percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

20thIncome percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Canton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$88,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 94% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Canton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Canton, MN Canton, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Canton, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Canton, MN median $50,556/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Canton, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Canton, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 75.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
409
Median Income
$50,556
Median Home Value
$88,400
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Labor force participation
75.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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310 residents312 residents314 residents316 residents 202020212022202320242025 311 residents 313 residents ▲ +0.6%
Canton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 1
2021 2
2022 0
2023 1
2024 1

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.6%
Carpool
13.6%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
11.8%
Other
4.6%

Based on 220 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Canton sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,022/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
49.8 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Minnetonka Beach
410 people
Ashby
411 people
Pine Springs
412 people
Altura
413 people
Wrenshall
413 people
Ulen
417 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Canton's 409 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dutton, AL
409 people
Wheatfields, AZ
409 people
Turrell, AR
409 people
Clear Lake, IN
409 people
Liberty Center, IN
409 people
Spillville, IA
409 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Canton's $50,556 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dos Palos, CA
$50,556 median income
Winchester, KS
$50,556 median income
Zena, OK
$50,556 median income
Dacusville, SC
$50,556 median income
Waynesville, NC
$50,554 median income
Lindsay, CA
$50,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Canton, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Canton, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 91.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.4% White 91.7% Black or African American 2.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 2.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Canton compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Canton (this city) 409 $50,556
Minnetonka Beach 410 $250,001
Ashby 411 $55,250
Pine Springs 412 $167,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Canton, MN?

What is the population of Canton, MN? +

409 people live in Canton, MN according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Canton, MN? +

Median annual household income in Canton runs $50,556, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Canton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Canton; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Canton, MN? +

Homes in Canton carry a median value of $88,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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