St. Lawrence County > Canton (village)
Population trend for Canton
U.S. Census Bureau ACS, IPUMS
Canton is a village in the North Country region in the town of Canton.
Community anchors include St. Lawrence County government, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton, Canton Central School District and Canton Free Library.
Because it is a college town, Canton census data might seem skewed. Students are counted where they spend most of their time. So a substantial college enrollment will affect the community's overall figures such as median age and poverty levels.
Please note: There are multiple places in Upstate New York named Canton: Canton (Village, St. Lawrence County); Canton (Town, St. Lawrence County).
2023 Median income for St. Lawrence County communities
American Community Survey, 2023
St. Lawrence County home price index (FHFA)
1986–2024: Home prices rose about 215%.
The numbers at left represent an index, not dollar prices. The index is set to 100 in the year 2000.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
Occupied housing units in Canton
American Community Survey, 2023
Household types in Canton
ACS, 2023
Poverty rates by age group in Canton
The overall poverty rate in Canton is 20 percent.
The highest rate is found among residents ages 5 and under.
Year: 2023
ACS, 2023
Where residents of Canton lived in the prior year
Median age of Canton residents
The margin of error can be high in 2023 estimates, particularly for small towns and villages.
Changes in median age can also indicate a shift in the number of school-age children; see the Education page for enrollment trends.
U.S. Census Bureau