Canton, IL Demographics

A map of Canton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,202	11,173	85.2%	84.4%
Black	868	1,052	6.6%	7.9%
Hispanic	647	489	4.9%	3.7%
Multiracial	296	414	2.3%	3.1%
Native American/Other	116	68	0.9%	0.5%
Asian	15	46	0.1%	0.3%

Canton, Illinois has an estimated population of 13,144, a less than 1% change from the 13,242 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 6.6% Black, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canton, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canton is ranked the 186th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Canton was ranked the 186th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canton's White Population

11,202 residents of Canton, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Canton ranks 1030th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 84.4% to 85.2%.

Canton is less White than neighboring Norris (98.7% White), Dunfermline (97.5% White), St. David (95.3% White), Bryant (94.4% White), and Banner (95.5% White).

Canton's Black Population

868 residents of Canton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Canton ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Black residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.6%.

Canton is more Black than neighboring Norris (0% Black), Dunfermline (0% Black), St. David (0% Black), Bryant (0% Black), and Banner (0% Black).

Canton's Asian Population

15 residents of Canton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Canton ranks 781st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Asian residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Canton is more Asian than neighboring Norris (0% Asian), Dunfermline (0% Asian), Bryant (0% Asian), and Banner (0% Asian). Canton is less Asian than neighboring St. David (1.6% Asian).

Canton's Hispanic Population

647 residents of Canton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Canton ranks 639th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.9%.

Canton is more Hispanic than neighboring Norris (0% Hispanic), Dunfermline (1% Hispanic), St. David (1.6% Hispanic), Bryant (0% Hispanic), and Banner (0% Hispanic).

Canton's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of Canton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Canton ranks 499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norris (0% Native American/Other), Dunfermline (0% Native American/Other), and St. David (0% Native American/Other). Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bryant (3.1% Native American/Other), and Banner (2.5% Native American/Other).

Canton's Multiracial Population

296 residents of Canton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Canton ranks 875th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Norris (1.3% Multiracial), Dunfermline (1.6% Multiracial), St. David (1.6% Multiracial), and Banner (1.9% Multiracial). Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bryant (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.