Canton, Mississippi is a small town with a population of 10,955 and a density of 558 people per square mile. Compared to the US population of 329,725,481 and density of 93 people per square mile, Canton is a much smaller community. Local businesses include the Canton Flea Market, Freeland’s Grocery Store, and Taylor Drugs Pharmacy. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Lake Madison or playing golf at the Timberton Golf Club. Other organizations in the area are Canton Historic Train Depot and Courthouse Museum and The Canton Arts Council which provides many art opportunities for residents of all ages. Local sporting events include The Canton Panthers Football team or the Canton Baseball League who offer regular games throughout the year.
The population in Canton is 10,955. There are 518 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canton is 34.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canton is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canton
- 27.1% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 19.5% are married with children
- 37.3% have children, but are single
Race in Canton
- 22.9% are White
- 69.2% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander