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Canton, Mississippi

Introduction to Canton, Mississippi

Canton, Mississippi, in Madison county, is 23 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi and 175 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is located in the Jackson metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 12,911.

Canton History

Canton was once inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. It was incorporated in 1836. The city is the county seat of Madison County, which was founded in 1828 and was named after U.S. President James Madison. Canton had two banks, a bakery, a drug store and two hotels by 1838. The Greek Revival Courthouse of the city was established in July 1855.

Canton and nearby Attractions

  • Old Jail Museum
  • Lefleur's Bluff State Park
  • Casey Jones Railroad Museum
  • Leake County Water Park
  • Rapids on the Reservoir
  • Medgar Evers House

Things To Do In Canton

Canton offers easy access to various museums, including the Casey Jones Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The Red Bud Park is also a popular local spot. The city hosts the Gospel Fest Homecoming every July.

Canton Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Jackson International Airport.

Canton Higher Education

Jackson State University, Mississippi College and Holmes Community College are some of the nearest institutions of higher education.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCanton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Canton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Canton, MS

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity52
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population25
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime21

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