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Canton, Mississippi, in Madison county, is 23 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 175 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is located in the Jackson metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 12,911.
In Canton, about 30% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Canton. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at Canton, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $27,782.
Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($13,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Canton.
In Canton, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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