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Canton, Wisconsin Population

The population of Canton town is 231, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
231
Total Population
54.0
Median age
48.48%
Female population %
106.2:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
55-59 years
Largest age group
40.9
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
4
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

Canton town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Canton town is 54.0, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Canton town's population under 18 was 11.26%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Canton town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.61% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Canton town, 10.39% were under the age of 15, 12.12% aged 15 to 29, 58.87% aged 30 to 64, 18.61% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Canton town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Canton, Wisconsin population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 34 (14.72% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 7 less females than males in Canton town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.48% females and 51.52% males in Canton, Wisconsin.
  • The Canton, Wisconsin gender ratio is 106.2:100 i.e. 106.2 men to 100 women (1.062).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 17.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 17.
The grouped bar chart shows Canton, Wisconsin population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 55-59 years (17) | Female # 55-59 years (17). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Canton town's population is non diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Canton town population: 100% are White.
  • Canton town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 4 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 227 (98.27% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Canton town is White with a population of 231 (100% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Canton, Wisconsin population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Canton, Wisconsin population by race. The largest racial group in Canton town is White with a population of 231 (100% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Canton town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 307 in the year 2006
  • From 2000 to 2010, Canton town's population increased by 9 (3.05%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Canton town's population decreased by 59 (19.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Canton town's population was lowest in year 2020 at 245.
The graph shows Canton town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Canton town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 247. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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