City

Canton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  McPherson County  ·  Kansas

👥1,137Population
💰$67,171Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$155,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate261 (36.6%)
Some College140 (19.6%)
Associates104 (14.6%)
Bachelors104 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree104 (14.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College19.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,171 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$155,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units497
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
67%
About Canton, KS

Canton is a city in Kansas, located in McPherson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,137 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,171 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.33%).

Canton, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67428 1,137 $67,171 $155,100 $911 2.9% 29.2% 86.1%