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Canton, KS
City in McPherson County, Kansas.
Population
706
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,421
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 39 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,729 a year, 5% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (41% below Kansas) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Canton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,729
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (169), Irish Americans (55), Mexican Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McPherson County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,105
16,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,805 per person
How people get to work
Canton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,025
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalvaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LehighCity | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| GoesselCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| McPhersonCity | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| HillsboroCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| DurhamCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ElyriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| MoundridgeCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HesstonCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| TampaCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| LindsborgCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| EastshoreCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| WaltonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| InmanCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, KS in?
- Canton is in McPherson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Canton, KS?
- About 706 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Galva (5.8 mi), Lehigh (7 mi), Goessel (11 mi), Roxbury (11 mi), McPherson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023