Canton, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

7,167

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

21.9

2.23% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

19.8%

0.388% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,054

0.615% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$183,800

0.492% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

2,892

2.55% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Canton, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Canton, NY are SUNY College of Technology at Canton (791 degrees awarded in 2024) and St Lawrence University (683 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Canton, NY was $183,800, and the homeownership rate was 46.2%.

United States New York St. Lawrence County, NY Ogdensburg-Massena, NY St. Lawrence County PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.02k people) in Canton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 400 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 226 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canton, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.02k ± 186
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
400 ± 143
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
226 ± 81

4.55%

Hispanic Population

326 people

4.55% of the people in Canton, NY are hispanic (326 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Canton, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

2024 Foreign-Born Population

430 people

6.76%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

488 people

As of 2024, 6% of Canton, NY residents (430 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canton, NY was 6.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Canton, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
54 ± 60
Korea
8 ± 22

Canton, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.75 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Canton, NY.

Health

97.5% of the population of Canton, NY has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 9.81% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 0.596% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 45.1% between 18 and 34 years, 21.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.47%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

9.81%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

0.596%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canton, NY grew by 58.8% from 1.55% to 2.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Canton, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Canton, NY employs 2.89k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Canton, NY were Educational Services (971 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (361 people), and Retail Trade (299 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($101,777), Manufacturing ($82,866), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($75,125).

Employment

Occupations

2.89k

2024 Value

± 394

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 19.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Canton, NY grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 2.82k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canton, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (515 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (328 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (314 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canton, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.89k

2024 Value

± 394

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 19.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Canton, NY grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 2.82k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canton, NY, are Educational Services (971 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (361 people), and Retail Trade (299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canton, NY, though some of these residents may live in Canton, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Canton, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Canton, NY awarded 1,474 degrees. The student population of Canton, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,445 male students and 3,005 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canton, NY are White (1,071 and 77%), Hispanic or Latino (112 and 8.05%), Black or African American (96 and 6.9%), and Two or More Races (43 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Canton, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College of Technology at Canton (791 and 53.7%) and St Lawrence University (683 and 46.3%).

The most popular majors in Canton, NY are General Business (83 and 5.63%), Registered Nursing (78 and 5.29%), and General Economics (73 and 4.95%).

The median tuition costs are $65,450 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $14,097 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Canton, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,450 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 5,450 students enrolled in Canton, NY, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,369 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
83 degrees awarded
General Economics
73 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
60 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Canton, NY was General Business with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Canton, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY College of Technology at Canton
791 degrees awarded
St Lawrence University
683 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY College of Technology at Canton with 791 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 636 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canton, NY, which is 0.759 times less than the 838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,071 degrees mean that there were 9.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 112 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($65,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Canton, NY was $183,800 in 2024, which is 0.552 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,900 to $183,800, a 0.492% increase. The homeownership rate in Canton, NY is 46.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Housing

Property

$183,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$42,362

$938

Median Property Taxes

±$224

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canton, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Canton, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.2%

Homeownership

2024

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 46.2% of the housing units in Canton, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canton, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,054

Median Household Income

± $17,394

N/A

Number of Households

± N/A

In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in Canton, NY declined from $62,054 from the previous year's value of $62,438.

The following chart displays the households in Canton, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Canton, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (50%)
Walked (23.4%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)

In 2024, 50% of workers in Canton, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (23.4%) and those who worked at home (16.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Canton, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Canton, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canton, NY (715 out of 3.61k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canton, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.