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Canton, TX
City in Van Zandt County, Texas.
Population
4,545
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
738
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,027, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,900 (23% below Texas) and median rent is $1,027 a month.
Local data for Canton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,027
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$219,900
Median rent
$1,027/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
36.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (422), German Americans (311), Mexican Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Zandt County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,144
12,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$398M
FY 2026, $6,684 per person
How people get to work
Canton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 36.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.3 |
| EdgewoodTown | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| FruitvaleCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Grand SalineCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Ben WheelerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Wills PointCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| VanCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| Callender LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| MabankTown | 19 mi | 8.7 |
| EustaceCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| EdomCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
| MurchisonCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| AlbaTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Gun Barrel CityCity | 22 mi | 6.3 |
| KempCity | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, TX in?
- Canton is in Van Zandt County, Texas.
- What is the population of Canton, TX?
- About 4,545 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Myrtle Springs (5.3 mi), Edgewood (9.1 mi), Fruitvale (9.2 mi), Grand Saline (12 mi), Ben Wheeler (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023