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Canton Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 6,154
- Land Area (2000): 55.665 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.069 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 860
- Alias(es) (2003): CANTON, COLLINSVILLE
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 8,891 | 2003 | 9,121 | 2005 | 9,624 |
2002 | 8,982 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 9,916 |
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Houses (2000): 2,488
Canton Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 2,161 | 34.66% |
Rural, Farm | 70 | 1.12% |
Rural, Non-farm | 4,004 | 64.22% |
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Canton Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 3,802
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $126,462,000 / $28,878,000
Canton Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 5,101 | 4,914 | 187 | 3.66% | 37 |
1991 | 5,112 | 4,845 | 268 | 5.23% | 52 |
1992 | 5,120 | 4,824 | 296 | 5.79% | 58 |
1993 | 5,003 | 4,753 | 251 | 5.01% | 50 |
1994 | 4,931 | 4,739 | 192 | 3.89% | 39 |
1995 | 4,677 | 4,481 | 196 | 4.20% | 42 |
1996 | 4,656 | 4,470 | 186 | 3.99% | 40 |
1997 | 4,653 | 4,484 | 168 | 3.62% | 36 |
1998 | 4,621 | 4,509 | 112 | 2.42% | 24 |
1999 | 4,642 | 4,557 | 85 | 1.83% | 18 |
2000 | 4,961 | 4,879 | 83 | 1.66% | 17 |
2001 | 5,008 | 4,897 | 111 | 2.22% | 22 |
2002 | 5,049 | 4,893 | 156 | 3.09% | 31 |
2003 | 5,233 | 5,009 | 224 | 4.29% | 43 |
2004 | 5,319 | 5,111 | 207 | 3.90% | 39 |
2005 | 5,522 | 5,331 | 191 | 3.46% | 35 |
2006 | 5,679 | 5,507 | 171 | 3.02% | 30 |
2007 | 5,775 | 5,593 | 181 | 3.14% | 31 |
2008 | 5,849 | 5,624 | 224 | 3.84% | 38 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 5,796 | 5,577 | 219 | 3.78% | 38 |
Feb 2008 | 5,807 | 5,575 | 232 | 4.00% | 40 |
Mar 2008 | 5,836 | 5,603 | 233 | 3.99% | 40 |
Apr 2008 | 5,803 | 5,634 | 169 | 2.91% | 29 |
May 2008 | 5,822 | 5,617 | 205 | 3.52% | 35 |
Jun 2008 | 5,890 | 5,669 | 221 | 3.75% | 38 |
Jul 2008 | 5,947 | 5,697 | 250 | 4.20% | 42 |
Aug 2008 | 5,894 | 5,635 | 259 | 4.39% | 44 |
Sep 2008 | 5,844 | 5,613 | 231 | 3.95% | 40 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Canton Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 232 | 13.15% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 227 | 12.87% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 149 | 8.45% |
4. | Educational Services | 113 | 6.41% |
5. | Machinery Manufacturing | 98 | 5.56% |
6. | Health Care | 77 | 4.37% |
7. | Public Administration | 67 | 3.80% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 55 | 3.12% |
9. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 54 | 3.06% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 51 | 2.89% |
11. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 51 | 2.89% |
12. | Utilities | 44 | 2.49% |
13. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 40 | 2.27% |
14. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 37 | 2.10% |
15. | Repair and Maintenance | 34 | 1.93% |
16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 28 | 1.59% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 27 | 1.53% |
18. | Printing and Related Manufacturing | 23 | 1.30% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 22 | 1.25% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 20 | 1.13% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 307 | 19.39% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 264 | 16.68% |
3. | Educational Services | 234 | 14.78% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 97 | 6.13% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 63 | 3.98% |
6. | Construction | 60 | 3.79% |
7. | Social Assistance | 52 | 3.28% |
8. | Personal and Laundry Services | 43 | 2.72% |
9. | Public Administration | 40 | 2.53% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 33 | 2.08% |
11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 27 | 1.71% |
12. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 26 | 1.64% |
13. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 24 | 1.52% |
14. | Metal Manufactuing | 24 | 1.52% |
15. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 21 | 1.33% |
16. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 19 | 1.20% |
17. | Air Transportation | 18 | 1.14% |
18. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 18 | 1.14% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 17 | 1.07% |
20. | Info Services and Data Processing | 17 | 1.07% |
Canton Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 182 | 10.32% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 124 | 7.03% |
3. | Engineers | 95 | 5.39% |
4. | Computer Specialists | 88 | 4.99% |
5. | Top Executives | 79 | 4.48% |
6. | Business Operations Specialists | 72 | 4.08% |
7. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 56 | 3.17% |
8. | Vehicle Mechanics | 53 | 3.00% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 51 | 2.89% |
10. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 49 | 2.78% |
11. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 46 | 2.61% |
12. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 44 | 2.49% |
13. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 37 | 2.10% |
14. | Other Office and Admin Support | 37 | 2.10% |
15. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 37 | 2.10% |
16. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 35 | 1.98% |
17. | Other Construction Trades | 34 | 1.93% |
18. | Other Financial Specialists | 32 | 1.81% |
19. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 32 | 1.81% |
20. | Law Enforcement Workers | 31 | 1.76% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 104 | 6.57% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 91 | 5.75% |
3. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 86 | 5.43% |
4. | Secretaries and Admins | 85 | 5.37% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 78 | 4.93% |
6. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 75 | 4.74% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 70 | 4.42% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 59 | 3.73% |
9. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 54 | 3.41% |
10. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 54 | 3.41% |
11. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 53 | 3.35% |
12. | Financial Managers | 51 | 3.22% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 50 | 3.16% |
14. | Customer Service Representatives | 46 | 2.91% |
15. | Accountants and Auditors | 43 | 2.72% |
16. | Child Care Workers | 39 | 2.46% |
17. | Teachers, Secondary School | 37 | 2.34% |
18. | Art and Design Workers | 32 | 2.02% |
19. | Top Executives | 29 | 1.83% |
20. | Computer Specialists | 27 | 1.71% |
Canton Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 2,957 | 62.11% |
15-35 hours | 567 | 11.91% |
1-14 hours | 155 | 3.26% |
No regular hours | 1,082 | 22.73% |
Canton Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 19 | 0.61% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 38 | 1.21% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 95 | 3.03% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 291 | 9.29% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 386 | 12.32% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 611 | 19.50% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 583 | 18.61% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 436 | 13.92% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 158 | 5.04% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 211 | 6.73% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 52 | 1.66% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 24 | 0.77% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 115 | 3.67% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 114 | 3.64% |
Canton Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 104 | 3.32% |
5-9 | 244 | 7.79% |
10-14 | 477 | 15.23% |
15-19 | 455 | 14.52% |
20-24 | 392 | 12.51% |
25-29 | 270 | 8.62% |
30-34 | 495 | 15.80% |
35-39 | 158 | 5.04% |
40-44 | 151 | 4.82% |
45-59 | 264 | 8.43% |
60-89 | 77 | 2.46% |
At least 90 | 46 | 1.47% |
Canton Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,942 | 61.99% |
30-44 | 22 | 0.70% | 782 | 24.96% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 264 | 8.43% |
At least 60 | 12 | 0.38% | 111 | 3.54% |
Canton Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 165 | 4.98% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,898 | 87.53% |
Motorcycle | 9 | 0.27% |
Other | 0 | 0.00% |
Public transportation | 34 | 1.03% |
Walked | 27 | 0.82% |
Worked at home | 178 | 5.38% |
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Canton Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,440 (6,235 people)
Families (2000): 1,746 (5,332 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 916
People at same address in 1995: 3,552
Canton Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 91 | 3.73% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 91 | 3.73% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 83 | 3.40% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 60 | 2.46% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 86 | 3.52% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 115 | 4.71% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 134 | 5.49% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 62 | 2.54% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 123 | 5.04% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 203 | 8.32% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 269 | 11.02% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 374 | 15.33% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 313 | 12.83% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 103 | 4.22% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 166 | 6.80% |
$200,000 or more | 167 | 6.84% |
Canton Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 569 | 23.36% |
Family, 2 people | 787 | 32.31% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 89 | 3.65% |
Family, 3 people | 370 | 15.19% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 3 | 0.12% |
Family, 4 people | 429 | 17.61% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.16% |
Family, 5 people | 142 | 5.83% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2 | 0.08% |
Family, 6 people | 32 | 1.31% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 9 | 0.37% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Canton Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,101 | 28.98% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,375 | 18.97% |
Public Assistance | 16 | 0.22% |
Retirement | 456 | 6.29% |
Self Employment | 381 | 5.26% |
Social Security | 620 | 8.55% |
Supplemental Security | 27 | 0.37% |
Wage / Salary | 2,027 | 27.96% |
Other | 247 | 3.41% |
Canton Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 889 | 57.24% |
With children under 18 | 664 | 42.76% |
Canton Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 147 | 6.37% |
Married | 1,642 | 71.17% |
Never Married | 482 | 20.89% |
Widowed | 36 | 1.56% |
Canton Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 233 | 9.19% |
Married | 1,613 | 63.65% |
Never Married | 485 | 19.14% |
Widowed | 203 | 8.01% |
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Canton Education Information Back to top
Canton Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 74 | 1.61% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 220 | 4.80% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,028 | 22.41% |
Some college, no degree | 898 | 19.57% |
Associate degree | 321 | 7.00% |
Bachelors degree | 1,281 | 27.92% |
Graduate or professional degree | 766 | 16.70% |
Canton Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 58 | 0.94% | 99 | 1.61% | 157 | 2.55% |
Kindergarten | 86 | 1.40% | 10 | 0.16% | 96 | 1.56% |
Grades 1-4 | 364 | 5.91% | 38 | 0.62% | 402 | 6.53% |
Grades 5-8 | 352 | 5.72% | 14 | 0.23% | 366 | 5.95% |
Grades 9-12 | 332 | 5.39% | 31 | 0.50% | 363 | 5.90% |
Undergrad college | 154 | 2.50% | 26 | 0.42% | 180 | 2.92% |
Graduate or professional school | 41 | 0.67% | 31 | 0.50% | 72 | 1.17% |
Total | 1,387 | 22.54% | 249 | 4.05% | 1,636 | 26.58% |
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Canton Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 568
Canton Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Canton Public Benefits Information Back to top
Canton Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 6,022 | 96.75% |
Below Poverty Level | 202 | 3.25% |
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Canton Criminal Information Back to top
Canton Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 0.787 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.112 | 0.900 | 0.225 | 2.362 | 8.885 | 0.562 | 12.035 |
2002 | 0.445 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.445 | 0.111 | 3.563 | 10.465 | 0.223 | 14.362 |
2003 | 0.439 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.439 | 0.000 | 3.070 | 8.881 | 0.329 | 12.279 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 0.520 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.520 | 0.000 | 1.870 | 9.975 | 0.208 | 12.053 |
2006 | 0.403 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.403 | 0.101 | 1.714 | 10.085 | 1.210 | 13.009 |
2007 | 0.098 | 0.195 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.293 | 0.000 | 2.243 | 10.242 | 0.488 | 12.973 |
Canton Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 5 | 15 |
2005 | 5 | 15 |
2006 | 5 | 15 |
2007 | 5 | 15 |
Canton Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 115 |
2002 | 133 |
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Canton Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Canton Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 880 | 14.30% |
10-19 Years | 809 | 13.15% |
20-29 Years | 389 | 6.32% |
30-39 Years | 974 | 15.83% |
40-49 Years | 1,216 | 19.76% |
50-59 Years | 902 | 14.66% |
60-69 Years | 474 | 7.70% |
70-79 Years | 313 | 5.09% |
80-89 Years | 169 | 2.75% |
90+ Years | 28 | 0.45% |
Canton Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 3,000 | 48.75% |
Female | 3,154 | 51.25% |
Canton Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 5,931 | 96.38% |
Hispanic/Latino | 70 | 1.14% |
Multiracial | 57 | 0.93% |
Asian | 51 | 0.83% |
African-American | 29 | 0.47% |
Other Race | 13 | 0.21% |
Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
Amerindian | 1 | 0.02% |
Canton Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 1,286 | 16.06% |
2. | Italian | 1,124 | 14.04% |
3. | English | 1,111 | 13.88% |
4. | German | 943 | 11.78% |
5. | Polish | 645 | 8.06% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 496 | 6.19% |
7. | United States Or American | 466 | 5.82% |
8. | French Canadian | 327 | 4.08% |
9. | Swedish | 168 | 2.10% |
10. | Scottish | 157 | 1.96% |
Canton Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 5,602 | 96.59% |
2. | French | 72 | 1.24% |
3. | Polish | 27 | 0.47% |
4. | Tagalog | 21 | 0.36% |
5. | Arabic | 19 | 0.33% |
6. | Other Slavic | 13 | 0.22% |
7. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 10 | 0.17% |
8. | Scandinavian | 10 | 0.17% |
9. | Other West Germanic | 7 | 0.12% |
10. | Hebrew | 7 | 0.12% |
Canton Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 5,931 | 95.12% |
Naturalized immigrant | 104 | 1.67% |
Not a citizen | 200 | 3.21% |
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Canton Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Canton Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
06019 |