City safety & data profile

CantonMS

Canton, MS is a 14K-resident city in Madison County with a median household income of $38,337.

Madison County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Canton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Canton has a population larger than 21% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $112,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

14K
Population
Top 79%
By size
$38,337
Median income
$112,000
Median home
33.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Canton

Canton posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Canton area.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Canton

Where Canton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$38,337 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Canton, MS beyond the headline numbers

Canton sits inside Madison County, Mississippi, at roughly 32.61°N, -90.04°W. Population 13,676, $38,337 median household income. Median home value $112,000, median rent $989. Poverty rate 33.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Canton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 51.4%, then obesity at 48.4%. 1 hospital in/around Canton, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Canton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,676
Canton
Median Income
$38,337
-44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$112,000
-51% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Madison County) - Canton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
112K+15%
Median Income
$83,441+39%
Median Home Value
$311,100+55%
Poverty Rate
11.2%-12%
Unemployment
3.7%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Canton, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$989/mo
Poverty Rate
33.3% +135% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.5%
Work From Home 9.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 19.9%
African American 75%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
51.4%
Obesity
48.4%
Physical Inactivity
44.7%
Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
Current Smoking
23.2%
Diabetes
21.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.7%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 6.5%
Annual Checkup 82.7%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.1%
Stroke
6.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MERIT HEALTH MADISON
CANTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Canton, MS? ▼
Canton, MS has a population of 13,676 people, located in Madison County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Canton? ▼
The median household income in Canton, MS is $38,337 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 33.3%.
What is the median home value in Canton? ▼
The median home value in Canton, MS is $112,000. Median rent is $989/month.
What are the top health concerns in Canton? ▼
The top health indicators in Canton include High Blood Pressure (51.4%), Obesity (48.4%), Physical Inactivity (44.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Canton? ▼
Canton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Canton? ▼
The median age in Canton, MS is 35.2 years. 25.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Canton, MS is located in Madison County, Mississippi. With a population of 14K and a $38,337 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Canton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Madison, MS 26K Ridgeland, MS 24K Brandon, MS 24K Jackson, MS 154K Pearl, MS 26K Clinton, MS 25K Yazoo City, MS 11K Byram, MS 12K
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Using Canton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Canton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Canton against Mississippi peers on any ranking lens. Explore Mississippi

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Madison County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.