Canton City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 829 people in the city, organized into 315 households, and 231 families residing in the city. The population density was 1669 people per square mile (644.4/kmē), giving it the 113th most densely populated city among the Kansas. There were 342 housing units at an average density of 684 per square mile (264.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males. The median age was 38.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Canton City was 37.2 and 41.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.71% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 1.45% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34808, it is the 206th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $45357, it is the 142nd wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16428, making it the 248th highest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income of city was $20385, The median income for males was $27404, compared to $15170 for females.
In 2000, 206 pupils and students, of which 96 are male and 110 are female, 24.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 103 elementary school, 60 high school and 16 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 829 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 829 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 829 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 824 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 815 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 812 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 811 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 805 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 794 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 796 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 790 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 10 | |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 51 | 52 | 103 |
| High school | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton city, Kansas | $34808 | $45357 | $16428 |
| McPherson County, Kansas | $41138 | $48243 | $18921 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |