City

Canton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fillmore County  ·  Minnesota

👥853Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$112,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.9%)
HS Graduate177 (41.6%)
Some College51 (12%)
Associates60 (14.1%)
Bachelors64 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree69 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$112,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Canton, MN

Canton is a city in Minnesota, located in Fillmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near 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 $112,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.08%).

Canton, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55922 853 $60,000 $112,900 $586 4.9% 31.3% 80.4%