Canton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,411
Population
716/sq mi density
$48,858
Median Income
$32,436 per capita
$189,200
Home Value
$307,528 Zillow
$985
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
61
Violent Crime/100K
1,631 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,858 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,411
Census 2023
Population Density
716
per square mile
Land Area
6.2
square miles (16.0 km²)
Median Age
40.6 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.8%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.4%
Veterans
9.0%
50% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.1%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
16.9%
97% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,411 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 716 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 98.0% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.4% |
| Veterans | 9.0% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 83.1% |
| Uninsured | 16.9% |
| Broadband Access | 81.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |