Canton, TX is a small town in East Texas with a population of 4,141 people and a population density of 669 per square mile. The city is the home to many businesses such as Todd's barbecue restaurant, Rocket's Pizza & Pasta, Canton Outpost Antiques, and more. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of options for year-round activities including camping, hiking, biking, fishing and hunting. The town also boasts several annual sporting events including the Canton Trade Days and Stock Show which attract visitors from all over the country. There are also several organizations in town that provide various services to both local residents and visitors alike like the Canton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau which help promote local businesses and other activities taking place in the area.
The population in Canton is 4,141. There are 703 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canton is 43.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canton
- 49.0% are married
- 18.1% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 23.9% have children, but are single
Race in Canton
- 85.8% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.2% Two or more races
- 1.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander