Demographics & People — Canton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,408 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 45.9 |
| Total Households | 5,538 |
| Family Households | 3,131 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2025 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,685 |
| Black or African American | 791 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 637 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,571 |
| German | 2,495 |
| Other groups | 2,420 |
| English | 1,996 |
| Irish | 1,284 |
| American | 910 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 709 |
| Italian | 671 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 566 |
| Scottish | 426 |
Language
| English Only | 12,442 |
| Spanish | 429 |
| Population 5+ | 12,979 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 967 |
| Population 18+ | 11,320 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canton, Illinois.