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Canton, MO
City in Lewis County, Missouri.
Population
2,752
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,204
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,357 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,900 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $563 a month.
Local data for Canton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,357
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$563/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Irish Americans (210), Polish Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,672
2,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,295 per person
How people get to work
Canton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meyer, ILCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| La GrangeCity | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Lima, ILVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Marcelline, ILCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Ursa, ILVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MonticelloVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| EwingCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Mendon, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Bloomfield, ILCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LewistownTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Quincy, ILCity | 16 mi | 15.9 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Loraine, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AlexandriaCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Warsaw, ILCity | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Fowler, ILCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, MO in?
- Canton is in Lewis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Canton, MO?
- About 2,752 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Meyer, IL (2 mi), La Grange (5.9 mi), Lima, IL (8.6 mi), Marcelline, IL (8.6 mi), Ursa, IL (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023