Canton, OK Demographics

A map of Canton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	381	340	73.0%	72.6%
Multiracial	53	24	10.2%	5.1%
Hispanic	48	45	9.2%	9.6%
Native American/Other	40	55	7.7%	11.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Canton, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 522, a large increase from the 468 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% White, 10.2% Multiracial, 9.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 44.6% in 2020 and 44.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canton is ranked the 352nd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 358th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canton's White Population

381 residents of Canton, or 73.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canton is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Canton ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's White population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.0%.

Canton is more White than neighboring Longdale (70.5% White), and Oakwood (65.4% White). Canton is less White than neighboring Eagle City (100% White), Homestead (100% White), and Fairview (77.5% White).

Canton's Black Population

0 residents of Canton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canton is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Canton ranks 420th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Canton is less Black than neighboring Longdale (2.1% Black).

Canton's Asian Population

0 residents of Canton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Canton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Canton is less Asian than neighboring Fairview (0.6% Asian).

Canton's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Canton, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canton is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Canton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Canton is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle City (0% Hispanic), Oakwood (5.8% Hispanic), and Homestead (0% Hispanic). Canton is less Hispanic than neighboring Longdale (13% Hispanic), and Fairview (14.1% Hispanic).

Canton's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Canton, or 7.7% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Canton ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 11.8% to 7.7%.

Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Longdale (2.1% Native American/Other), Eagle City (0% Native American/Other), Homestead (0% Native American/Other), and Fairview (1% Native American/Other). Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakwood (11.5% Native American/Other).

Canton's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Canton, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Canton ranks 710th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 120.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 5.1% to 10.2%.

Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle City (0% Multiracial), Homestead (0% Multiracial), and Fairview (6.7% Multiracial). Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Longdale (12.3% Multiracial), and Oakwood (17.3% 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.