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Canton Area School District
Canton Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 5,838. The median household income is $59,392 and the median age is 43.3.
5,838
Population
28
People / sq mi
$59,392
Median Income
43.3
Median Age
Canton Area School District covers 210 sq mi of land at 27.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,392
Median Household Income
$30,434
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$182,200
Median Home Value
$744
Median Rent
73.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.6%
High School+
11.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canton Area School District serves a community with a population of 5,838 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Canton Area School District is $59,392, with a per capita income of $30,434. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Canton Area School District is 96.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 63.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Canton Area School District, 87.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Canton Area School District is $182,200, with a median rent of $744. The homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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Data for Canton Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4204920).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.