Census ACS · #803 μSA
Canton Metro Area
The Canton, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 33,259 residents. The median household income is $58,617 and the median home value is $102,500.
33,259
Population
38
People / sq mi
$58,617
Median Income
$102,500
Median Home Value
The Canton CBSA covers 866 sq mi of land at 38.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
Economy & Income
$58,617
Median Household Income
$33,706
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$102,500
Median Home Value
$808
Median Rent
77.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.0%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
10.2%
Foreign Born
Canton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Canton, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 33,259 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #803 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Canton metro area is $58,617, with a per capita income of $33,706.
The Canton, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Canton, Il CBSA (15900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Canton: the median home is valued at $102,500. With 33,259 residents, Canton is a metro area in IL.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,617, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $102,500, with typical rent around $808.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.6%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.