Canton, Massachusetts Demographics

The total population of Canton town is estimated to be 24,293 with 11,953 males (49.20%) and 12,340 females (50.80%). There are 387 more females than males in Canton town.
The median household income in Canton town was $128,427 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 6,680(5.49%) from $121,747 in 2020. This income is 172.14% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Canton town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $170,525. Overall, the median household income for the town of Canton town stands at $128,427.
In Canton town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $79,899 for males and $48,457 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $114,094 for males and $92,769 for females.
In Canton town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $187,808, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $92,541.
In 2022, the population of Canton town was 24,609, a 0.62% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Canton town's population was 24,458, an increase of 0.26% compared to a population of 24,394 in 2020.
The median age in Canton, Massachusetts is 43.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.74% were under the age of 15, 13.06% aged 15 to 29, 49.53% aged 30 to 64, 14.77% aged 65 to 84, and 3.89% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Canton town population: 77.18% are White, 9.18% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.95% are Asian, 1.72% are some other race and 3.59% are multiracial.