Demographics & People — Canton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,408 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
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| Median Age | 45.9 |
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| Total Households | 5,538 |
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| Family Households | 3,131 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2025 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,685 |
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| Black or African American | 791 |
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| Asian | 21 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 637 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 429 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,979 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 967 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,320 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canton, Illinois.
