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Canton, MS

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Population
10,873
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
229 ft
Median Home Value
$112,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$989/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,337
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Canton in context.

OverallBest places in MississippiPopulation rankingHighest population places in MississippiNearest larger communityMadison, Mississippi10 miles away · 28,575 residents.

About Canton

Canton is a city and the county seat of Madison County, Mississippi, situated in the northern part of the Jackson metropolitan area. Rich in blues music history on the Mississippi Blues Trail and bordering a major Nissan automotive assembly plant, the community of approximately 10,811 is served by the Canton Public School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.5rating

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