Demographics & People — Canton, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,741 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 951 |
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| Family Households | 396 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1832 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,311 |
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| Black or African American | 114 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,121 |
| German | 458 |
| American | 364 |
| English | 313 |
| Other groups | 282 |
| Irish | 177 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| European | 98 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 69 |
| Dutch | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 2,595 |
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| Spanish | 39 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,674 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 177 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,472 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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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, Missouri.
