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Canton Public School District
Canton Public School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 20,699. The median household income is $45,692 and the median age is 40.3.
20,699
Population
110
People / sq mi
$45,692
Median Income
40.3
Median Age
Canton Public School District covers 187 sq mi of land at 110.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,692
Median Household Income
$36,219
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$244,800
Median Home Value
$915
Median Rent
47.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.9%
High School+
29.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canton Public School District serves a community with a population of 20,699 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Canton Public School District is $45,692, with a per capita income of $36,219. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
Canton Public School District is 31.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 17.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Canton Public School District, 80.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Canton Public School District is $244,800, with a median rent of $915. The homeownership rate is 47.4%.
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Data for Canton Public School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2800900).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.