Unified School District · MA
Canton School District
Canton School District is a unified school district in Massachusetts with a community population of 24,748. The median household income is $143,381 and the median age is 42.6.
24,748
Population
1320
People / sq mi
$143,381
Median Income
42.6
Median Age
Canton School District covers 19 sq mi of land at 1320.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 46.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$143,381
Median Household Income
$78,446
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$710,600
Median Home Value
$2,315
Median Rent
73.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.5%
High School+
67.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canton School District serves a community with a population of 24,748 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Canton School District is $143,381, with a per capita income of $78,446. The poverty rate is 4.7%.
Canton School District is 69.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 46.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Canton School District, 96.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Canton School District is $710,600, with a median rent of $2,315. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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Data for Canton School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2503300).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.