City · Missouri
Canton, Missouri
Canton, city, in Lewis County, Missouri. Canton had 2,763 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,774 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,752 (±17). GEOID 2911134.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,763
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,774 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,752 ±17
Median household income
$55,357
±$17,598 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$117,900
±$10,518 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$563
±$78 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Canton and what county is it in?
Canton is a city in Lewis County, Missouri. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,214 residents per square mile in 2020.
Canton is in the Quincy, IL-MO micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,763 people lived in Canton on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 2,774 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,752 (±17).
| Measure | Canton | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,752 ±17 | 9,924 | +289 |
| Households | 902 ±129 | 3,185 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.33 | 2.87 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,163 ±130 | 4,320 | no clear change |
Canton's population since 2000
From 2,557 in 2000 to 2,763 in 2025: up 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Canton 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?
The median resident of Canton is 36.5 years old; 11.8% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.0%.
| Measure | Canton | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±6.5 | 37.6 | +8.4 |
| Under 18 years | 11.8% ±5.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±3.3 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Male | 53.3% ±4.7 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±3.3 pts | 91.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±4.1 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±3.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6% ±6.0 pts | 10.7% | +8.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.6% ±4.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2% ±5.6 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±6.1 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Canton's 902 households earn less than $55,357 a year (±$17,598), against $59,934 in Lewis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $49,175 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canton | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,357 ±$17,598 | $59,934 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,048 ±$21,158 | $75,912 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,553 ±$7,528 | $28,581 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±6.5 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9% ±14.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±5.2 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.1% ±10.8 pts | 74.4% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 63.5% of Canton's occupied homes and renters 36.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,900 by its owner (±$10,518). The median renter pays $563 a month including utilities, and 21.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Canton | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,900 ±$10,518 | $130,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $563 ±$78 | $644 | −$199 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.6% ±13.2 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $851 ±$33 | $982 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.5% ±8.3 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.5% ±8.3 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,163 ±130 | 4,320 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5% ±5.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9% ±13.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1% ±7.4 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% ±4.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.7% ±6.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Canton in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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 work and get to work?
74.3% of Canton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.0%.
| Measure | Canton | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±6.2 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3% ±11.0 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±6.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±9.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±3.1 | 23.8 min | +5.0 min |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Canton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701Lewis County | 3,688 | $61,250 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Canton compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Canton is the 6,601st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 197th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Canton ranks 232nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 197th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 245th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 156th | 420 |
| Median household income | 232nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 240th | 420 |
| Median home value | 311th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 374th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 199th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 261st | 404 |
| Median age | 273rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 238th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 294th | 420 |
Canton's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Canton with other places
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?
15 of the 57 figures for Canton 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Canton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Canton.