Town · Oklahoma
Canton, Oklahoma
Canton, town, in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Canton had 450 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 468 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 522 (±131). GEOID 4011600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
450
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 468 · ACS 2020-2024: 522 ±131
Median household income
$60,417
±$13,744 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$77,500
±$26,664 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$788
±$30 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Canton and what county is it in?
Canton is a town in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 895 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 450 people lived in Canton on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 468 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 522 (±131).
| Measure | Canton | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 522 ±131 | 8,570 | no clear change |
| Households | 169 ±42 | 3,381 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.09 ±0.59 | 2.36 | +1.14 |
| Housing units | 259 ±50 | 4,581 | no clear change |
Canton's population since 2000
From 618 in 2000 to 450 in 2025: down 27.2%. 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 25.4 years old; 37.7% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.2%.
| Measure | Canton | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.4 ±5.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 37.7% ±7.7 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±5.8 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±6.9 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±5.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.0% ±11.0 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±4.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.2% ±6.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±5.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±7.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±7.7 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±3.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.5% ±13.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 169 households earn less than $60,417 a year (±$13,744), against $61,642 in Blaine County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $58,678 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canton | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,417 ±$13,744 | $61,642 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,049 ±$9,718 | $81,495 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,489 ±$4,507 | $31,589 | −$11,518 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±6.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.8% ±8.9 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7% ±10.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±2.5 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±2.7 pts | 85.4% | – |
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 76.9% of Canton's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,500 by its owner (±$26,664). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Canton | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,500 ±$26,664 | $126,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $788 ±$30 | $852 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.3% ±14.1 pts | 37.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,046 ±$212 | $1,226 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9% ±11.3 pts | 73.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.1% ±11.3 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 259 ±50 | 4,581 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±8.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.0% ±5.4 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.0% ±5.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.5% ±6.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±5.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Canton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
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?
85.0% of Canton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 12.0 minutes.
| Measure | Canton | Blaine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±9.2 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.6% ±15.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.0% ±7.3 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±7.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±13.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±13.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.0 min ±3.3 | 19.0 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Canton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9587Blaine County | 1,360 | $74,904 |
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 Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Canton is the 13,628th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 317th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Canton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 317th | 591 |
Canton's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, 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?
18 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.