Canton, MO Demographics

A map of Canton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,248	2,512	81.7%	90.6%
Black	220	60	8.0%	2.2%
Multiracial	156	104	5.7%	3.7%
Hispanic	89	70	3.2%	2.5%
Asian	39	17	1.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Canton, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,752, a less than 1% change from the 2,774 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 8.0% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 17.7% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canton is ranked the 221st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canton's White Population

2,248 residents of Canton, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canton is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Canton ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 90.6% to 81.7%.

Canton is less White than neighboring Meyer (100% White), La Grange (85.4% White), Lima (98.7% White), Marcelline (100% White), and Ursa (91.9% White).

Canton's Black Population

220 residents of Canton, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canton is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Canton ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Black population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Black residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 2.2% to 8.0%.

Canton is more Black than neighboring Meyer (0% Black), Lima (0% Black), Marcelline (0% Black), and Ursa (0.4% Black). Canton is less Black than neighboring La Grange (11.8% Black).

Canton's Asian Population

39 residents of Canton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Canton ranks 312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 129.4%. Asian residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Canton is more Asian than neighboring Meyer (0% Asian), La Grange (0.8% Asian), Lima (0% Asian), Marcelline (0% Asian), and Ursa (0% Asian).

Canton's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Canton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Canton ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Canton is more Hispanic than neighboring Meyer (0% Hispanic), La Grange (0.5% Hispanic), Lima (0% Hispanic), Marcelline (0% Hispanic), and Ursa (0% Hispanic).

Canton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canton, or 0.0% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Canton ranks 685th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ursa (1.1% Native American/Other).

Canton's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Canton, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Canton ranks 729th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.7%.

Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Meyer (0% Multiracial), La Grange (1.2% Multiracial), Lima (1.3% Multiracial), and Marcelline (0% Multiracial). Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ursa (6.6% 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.