Canton township Population

2010–2026

8,251

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Canton township. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,251-180.22%
20258,269-180.22%
20248,287-20.02%
20238,28900.00%
20228,289+420.51%
20218,247+540.66%
20208,193+1361.69%
20198,057-380.47%
20188,095-300.37%
20178,125-440.54%

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Canton township Demographics

42.7median age

Median age

Female43 yrs
Male42.6 yrs

Adults

6,318
1,811 seniors · 29%4,507 other adults

Sex

Female 45.3% · 3,741Male 54.7% · 4,517

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Canton township Income

$60,680median household income

Median household income

$60,680

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,969

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.7%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Canton township Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%44%54%
Never married25%29%20%
Divorced13%16%10%
Widowed10%9%12%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201