Canton Town, Oklahoma
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 618 residents, 268 households, and 166 families in the town. The population density was 1186.3 people per square mile (458.03/kmē), making it the 125th most densely populated town in Oklahoma. There were 322 housing units at an average density of 619.2 per square mile (239.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.02. Age range in the town was well distributed with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median age was 40.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Canton Town was 38.3 and 43.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 517 White, Black or African American, 66 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 14 from two or more races and 21 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23250, it is the 210th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $35750, making its Oklahoma's 225th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $18591, it is the 65th wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income of town was $18750, The median income for males was $27083 versus $11667 for females.
In 2000, 145 pupils and students, of which 45.52% are male and 54.48% are female, 23.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.28% nursery or pri school, 4.83% kindergarten, 37.24% elementary school, 42.07% high school and 7.59% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 618 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 616 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 614 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 605 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 600 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 596 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 587 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 573 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 570 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 12 | |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7 | |
| Elementary school | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| High school | 23 | 38 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton town, Oklahoma | $23250 | $35750 | $18591 |
| Blaine County, Oklahoma | $28356 | $34565 | $13546 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |