Canton Valley, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Canton Valley, Connecticut had a total population of 1,186, the 152nd largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $91,678, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Canton Valley Quick Facts
How Canton Valley Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,364 | 1,186 | -13.0% |
| Median household income | $88,028 | $91,678 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $354,900 | $322,700 | -9.1% |
How Canton Valley Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Canton Valley Rankings in Connecticut
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Cities Similar to Canton Valley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Grosvenor Dale | 1,212 | N/A | $284,400 | 15.3% | 19.0% |
| Quinebaug | 1,193 | $105,181 | $237,800 | 10.3% | 1.3% |
| Gales Ferry | 1,141 | $80,735 | $335,100 | 43.0% | 28.6% |
| New Preston | 1,146 | $76,406 | $452,600 | 57.8% | 15.8% |
| Litchfield | 1,251 | $109,773 | $409,000 | 65.0% | 6.1% |
Population Overview
Canton Valley is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 1,186. It ranks as the 152nd most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.
Age Demographics
The median age in Canton Valley is 31.0 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 41.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Canton Valley is $91,678. This is 4% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Canton Valley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Canton Valley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $322,700. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Canton Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.7% vs 61.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.
Education
45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Canton Valley, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Canton Valley, Connecticut?
Canton Valley, Connecticut has a population of 1,186 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Canton Valley, CT?
The median household income in Canton Valley is $91,678, which is 14% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Canton Valley, CT?
The ACS sample for Canton Valley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Canton Valley, Connecticut?
Canton Valley's population is 96.7% White, 0.0% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Canton Valley, CT?
The median home value in Canton Valley is $322,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Canton Valley, Connecticut?
45.6% of adults (25+) in Canton Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.