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Canton, Missouri, in Lewis county, is 89 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 126 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,557.
In Canton, about 40% of adults are married. Canton offers a lot of one-person housing.
In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $34,444. Canton enjoys an educated population.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Canton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Canton is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.
In Canton, 77% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Canton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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