City

Canton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bradford County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,721Population
💰$55,839Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$168,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,387 (49%)
Some College420 (14.8%)
Associates324 (11.4%)
Bachelors291 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree358 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 49%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad49.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,839 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$168,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units2,145
Vacant Units290

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Canton, PA

Canton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Bradford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,721 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,839 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.64%).

Canton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17724 4,721 $55,839 $168,900 $730 6.9% 22.9% 66.6%