Demographics & People — Canton, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,222 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,000 |
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| Median Age | 21.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,219 |
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| Family Households | 958 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.67 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,132 |
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| Black or African American | 419 |
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| Asian | 268 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,519 |
| Other groups | 1,350 |
| Irish | 1,104 |
| English | 661 |
| Italian | 568 |
| German | 561 |
| Polish | 498 |
| French Canadian | 331 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 323 |
| French (except Basque) | 258 |
Language
| English Only | 6,251 |
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| Spanish | 211 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,943 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 197 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,545 |
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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, New York.
