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Canton, TX


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Canton, Texas

Canton, Texas, in Van Zandt county, is 35 miles NW of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 57 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 3,292.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 52% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Canton if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $42,500. In Canton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Canton.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($2,840) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Canton. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Canton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Canton, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime23

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