City

Canton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Illinois

👥16,098Population
💰$56,618Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$116,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 4%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Black4.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,675 (33.8%)
Some College1,943 (17.9%)
Associates1,708 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,565 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,958 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College17.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,618 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$116,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units7,301
Vacant Units805

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Canton, IL

Canton is a city in Illinois, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,098 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,618 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.84%).

Canton, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61520 16,098 $56,618 $116,200 $814 6.5% 32.4% 73.0%