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Canton, OK
Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma.
Population
522
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
997
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,417, 7% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,500 (61% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Canton, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,417
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$77,500
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
25.4
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (109), Irish Americans (64), Mexican Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blaine County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,394
3,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.53M
FY 2026, $9,792 per person
How people get to work
Canton, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LongdaleTown | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Eagle CityCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| OakwoodTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HitchcockTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| OkeeneTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| FairviewCity | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| WatongaCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| FayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| IsabellaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| SeilingCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| TalogaTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
| ThomasCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Cleo SpringsTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| PutnamTown | 25 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, OK in?
- Canton is in Blaine County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Canton, OK?
- About 522 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Longdale (5.8 mi), Eagle City (8.1 mi), Oakwood (11 mi), Homestead (12 mi), Hitchcock (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023