Canton, TX Demographics
A map of Canton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,489 | 82.5% |
Hispanic | 398 | 9.4% |
Multiracial | 134 | 3.2% |
Black | 128 | 3.0% |
Asian | 54 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 26 | 0.6% |
Canton, Texas had a population of 4,229 in 2020. It was 82.5% White, 3.0% Black, 1.3% Asian, 9.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Canton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is the 459th most populous. 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's White Population
3,489 residents of Canton identify as White, or 82.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Canton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #214 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Canton is more White than neighboring Edgewood (75.9% White), Ben Wheeler (75.7% White), and Grand Saline (71.5% White). Canton is less White than neighboring Myrtle Springs (85% White), and Fruitvale (86.1% White).
Canton's Black Population
128 residents of Canton identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Canton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #665 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Canton is more Black than neighboring Myrtle Springs (0.5% Black), Fruitvale (0.8% Black), Ben Wheeler (0.7% Black), and Grand Saline (0.5% Black). Canton is less Black than neighboring Edgewood (7.1% Black).
Canton's Asian Population
54 residents of Canton identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #356 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Canton is more Asian than neighboring Myrtle Springs (0.3% Asian), Edgewood (0.5% Asian), Fruitvale (0.2% Asian), Ben Wheeler (0% Asian), and Grand Saline (0.2% Asian).
Canton's Hispanic Population
398 residents of Canton identify as Hispanic, or 9.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Canton considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #1588 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Canton is less Hispanic than neighboring Myrtle Springs (9.9% Hispanic), Edgewood (12% Hispanic), Fruitvale (9.9% Hispanic), Ben Wheeler (18.9% Hispanic), and Grand Saline (23.7% Hispanic).
Canton's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of Canton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #895 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Saline (0.5% Native American/Other). Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Myrtle Springs (0.7% Native American/Other), Edgewood (1.1% Native American/Other), Fruitvale (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ben Wheeler (1.5% Native American/Other).
Canton's Multiracial Population
134 residents of Canton identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Canton is ranked #835 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fruitvale (1.7% Multiracial). Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Myrtle Springs (3.6% Multiracial), Edgewood (3.3% Multiracial), Ben Wheeler (3.3% Multiracial), and Grand Saline (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.