Canton, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Madison County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,863 Population 510/sq mi density
$34,812 Median Income $21,764 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $226,397 Zillow
$949 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,812 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $949/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,812
54% below
$21,764 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $226,397
Median Rent
$949/mo
18% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
51% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Canton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
40%
Rent
82%
Poverty
212%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canton residents earn a median household income of $34,812 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,764. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,987 business establishments, including 319 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,397. Median rent is $949/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

22.1% of adults in Canton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,863
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,812
Per Capita$21,764
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$9,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$949
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$226,397
Housing Units4,959
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.4%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death8,220/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Canton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 319 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.