Demographics & People — Canton, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,783 |
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| Family Households | 986 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1108 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,068 |
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| Black or African American | 79 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,276 |
| English | 993 |
| Other groups | 831 |
| German | 581 |
| American | 421 |
| Irish | 326 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 302 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 289 |
| European | 198 |
| Scottish | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 4,009 |
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| Spanish | 104 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,124 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 190 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,536 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canton, North Carolina.
