Canton, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 398, Canton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Canton is a small community located in Minnesota, within Fillmore County. The total population is 398. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Canton is 38.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.8 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Canton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Canton is $53,056. This is 40% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 108% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $93,200. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Canton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Canton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Canton, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.