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Canton, MO


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Canton, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 40% of adults are married. Canton offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $34,444. Canton enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyCanton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCanton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Canton Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Canton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Canton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime22
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