Canton, NY

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2023 Population

7,222

0.317% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

22.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

19.7%

0.585% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,438

8.33% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$182,900

4.64% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

2,820

8.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Canton, NY had a population of 7.22k people with a median age of 22.4 and a median household income of $62,438. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Canton, NY declined from 7,245 to 7,222, a −0.317% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,639 to $62,438, a 8.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Canton, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.36%).

None of the households in Canton, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Canton, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Canton, NY are SUNY College of Technology at Canton (794 degrees awarded in 2022) and St Lawrence University (723 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Canton, NY was $182,900, and the homeownership rate was 42%.

Most people in Canton, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Canton, NY was 2 cars per household.

United States New York St. Lawrence County, NY Ogdensburg-Massena, NY St. Lawrence County PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

Canton, NY is home to a population of 7.22k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.76% of Canton, NY residents were born outside of the country (488 people).

In 2023, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.04k people) in Canton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 404 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 263 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

94.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of Canton, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Canton, NY was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Canton, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canton, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.04k ± 193
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
404 ± 125
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
263 ± 109

Hispanic Population

289 people

4% of the people in Canton, NY are hispanic (289 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Canton, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

488 people

7.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

556 people

As of 2023, 6.76% of Canton, NY residents (488 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canton, NY was 7.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Canton, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
95 ± 73
Korea
9 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 33

Canton, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 10.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Canton, NY employs 2.82k people. The largest industries in Canton, NY are Educational Services (806 people), Retail Trade (337 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (314 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($105,757), Finance & Insurance ($80,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,250).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.82k

2023 Value

± 401

8.63%

1 Year growth

± 18.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Canton, NY grew at a rate of 8.63%, from 2.6k employees to 2.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canton, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (400 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (318 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canton, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.82k

2023 Value

± 401

8.63%

1 Year growth

± 18.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Canton, NY grew at a rate of 8.63%, from 2.6k employees to 2.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canton, NY, are Educational Services (806 people), Retail Trade (337 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (314 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canton, NY, though some of these residents may live in Canton, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$16,000

Median earning men ± $16,357

$22,982

Median earning women ± $14,486

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($80,436), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,022), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,088).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($106,678), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,972), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($44,913).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2022, universities in Canton, NY awarded 1,517 degrees. The student population of Canton, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,231 male students and 2,780 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canton, NY are White (1,073 and 76%), followed by Black or African American (124 and 8.78%), Hispanic or Latino (116 and 8.22%), and Unknown (33 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in Canton, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College of Technology at Canton (794 and 52.3%) and St Lawrence University (723 and 47.7%).

The most popular majors in Canton, NY are Health Care Administration & Management (95 and 6.26%), Registered Nursing (91 and 6%), and General Business (89 and 5.87%).

The median tuition costs in Canton, NY are $61,600 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $14,029 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Canton, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,011 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,011 students enrolled in Canton, NY, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,554 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
89 degrees awarded
General Economics
69 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
95 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Canton, NY was General Business with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Canton, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
794 degrees awarded
St Lawrence University
723 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY College of Technology at Canton with 794 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 620 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canton, NY, which is 0.691 times less than the 897 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,073 degrees mean that there were 8.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 124 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,619) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Canton, NY was $182,900 in 2023, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $191,800 to $182,900, a 4.64% decrease. The homeownership rate in Canton, NY is 42%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Canton, NY have an average commute time of 11.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Canton, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$182,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$37,410

$933

Median Property Taxes

±$224

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canton, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Canton, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42%

Homeownership

2023

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 42% of the housing units in Canton, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canton, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4920
Census Tract 4921

The following map shows all of the places in Canton, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,438

Median Household Income

± $24,725

2.22k

Number of Households

± 466

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.22k households in Canton, NY grew to $62,438 from the previous year's value of $57,639.

The following chart displays the households in Canton, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Canton, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.6%)
Walked (27.9%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)

In 2023, 51.6% of workers in Canton, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (27.9%) and those who worked at home (13.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Canton, NY have a shorter commute time (11.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Canton, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Canton, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Canton, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Canton, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canton, NY (756 out of 3.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canton, NY is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.4% of the population of Canton, NY has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.607% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Lawrence County, NY see 1880 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (1858 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 439 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,880 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Lawrence County, NY

Primary care physicians in St. Lawrence County, NY see an average of 1,880 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (1,858 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Lawrence County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 43.7% between 18 and 34 years, 21% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.55%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

0.607%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canton, NY declined by 6.98% from 1.67% to 1.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Canton, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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