ZIP Code 39046

Canton is a city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 13,189 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County and situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area surrounding the state capital, Jackson. The courthouse square is a historic shopping district and host to the Canton Flea Market. The picturesque Georgian courthouse is particularly notable and often appears in photographic exhibits of the South. Canton is near a large auto manufacturing facility owned by Nissan. In 2011, Canton officials considered annexing it, but decided against it. The city is located at 32°3643N 90°154W (32.612015, -90.031638).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.7 square miles (48 km²), of which 18.6 square miles. (48km²) is land and 0.1 sq miles (0.26 km²) (0.69%) is water. The Roman Catholic Church is located in Canton and is affiliated with the Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi. The Catholic Church was founded in 1788 and is a member of the Knights of Pythias. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including the courthouse and the courthouse square, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was important as a rail and logistics center during the Civil War. Many wounded soldiers were treated in or transported through the city, and as a consequence it has a large Confederate cemetery.

Geography

Canton is located at 32°3643N 90°154W (32.612015, -90.031638).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.7 square miles (48 km²) of which 18.6 square miles is land and 0.26 km² (0.69%) is water. The city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is located on the banks of the San Francisco River, which flows into the Saginaw River. The town has a population of 2,816. It was founded in 1858. It has a history of being a center of the Civil War. It also has a long history of civil rights activism. It became a city in the late 19th century, when it was founded as a center for the Civil Rights Movement. It still has a strong presence in the community today, especially in the downtown area and the surrounding areas. It had a large percentage of African-American residents in the early 20th century. The population of Canton has declined since the 1950s, when the city had a high percentage of black residents. It now has a low percentage of white residents, which has contributed to a decline in the city's white population. The number of Hispanic residents has increased since the 1970s. It currently has a high proportion of Hispanic and Latino residents, and a small percentage of Asian-American population.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 10,948 people, 4,774 households, and 2,953 families residing in the city. The median household income was $33,350. The per capita income for the city was $15,192. About 27.7% of families and 34.8% of the population were below the poverty line. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is one of the poorest cities in the United States, with an average household income of $24,237. The average household size is 2.99 and the average family size is 3.55. The population density is 621.1 people per square mile (239.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 18.64% White, 80.30% African American, 0.15% Native American,0.20% Asian, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5%. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females, there are 85.7 males. For. every 100 Females age 18 and over, there. were 79.7 Males. the city has a population of 12,911 people in 4,093 households, including 2,991 families, in the 2000 census. The age distribution was 32.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% 65 or older.

Economy

There is a Nissan plant nearby. In 2011 Canton officials considered pursuing annexing it. Canton is home to the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet and the Naval Shipyard. It is also the home of the National Football League's Canton Generals. The city is also home to a number of other major employers, including the University of Wisconsin-Canton and Canton-Lafayette. It has a population of more than 1.5 million people, according to the city's 2010 census. It also has an unemployment rate of 3.7 per cent, the lowest in the state. It's the third-largest city in Canton, after Canton and Laconia. It was the site of the World War II-era Battle of the Bulge, which ended in a victory for the Allies in World War I. The town has a long history of economic growth, particularly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when Canton's population was at its peak. It now has a low unemployment rate and a high rate of 2.4 per cent. It had a high percentage of women in 2011, the highest in the city, and a low rate of unemployment in the country. It currently has 1.6 million people. It sits on the banks of the Ohio River, which is the nation's second-largest waterway. The waterway is used to transport water to Canton. It runs through the city and to the nearby town of Canton for about a mile.

Mississippi Blues Trail

Canton is officially on the Mississippi Blues Trail. Elmore James, a blues singer and a familiar figure in Canton, learned electronics by working in a radio repair shop on Hickory Street. Other noted blues performers associated with Canton include Grady Champion, Little Brother Montgomery, William Do-Boy Diamond, Boyd Rivers and Johnny Temple. Musicians include studio guitarist Bucky Barrett and the slide guitarist Sonny Landreth. Gospel singers include the Canton Spirituals and Reverend Cleophus Robinson. Governor Haley Barbour said, With his innovative contributions to the electric slide guitar style, legendary Elmore decidedlyJames is among the many reasons Mississippi is truly the birthplace of Americas music. Todays blues trail marker recognizes the achievements of the talented ElmoreJames and also pays tribute to Canton's colorful blues heritage. The trail marker is located on the corner of Hickory and Main Streets. It is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will be displayed on the side of a building on the second floor of the Mississippi State University campus in downtown Canton. It will be the first of its kind in the state of Mississippi. The marker will be on display for a year and a half, with plans to extend it to the third and fourth floors of the State University of Mississippi, and the fourth and fifth floors of Mississippi State College. The Mississippi State Blues Trail runs through the city of Canton and ends at the intersection of Main Street and Main Street. It also includes a number of other historic sites in the city, such as the Mississippi River.

Education

The city of Canton is served by the Canton Public School District and Canton High School. Canton Academy is a segregation academy in the area. The city is also home to the American Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. The Canton River runs through the city, and the city is home to a number of historic sites, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and the site of the Battle of the Bulge. The town's main street is called Canton Avenue and was named after the city's founder, William Canton. The river is also known as the "Canton River" and was once known as "Canton's River" The city has a population of about 2,000. It is located on the Ohio River, which flows through the center of the city and into the Mississippi River. It was once called the "Ohio River Valley" because of the river's course, which ran through Canton for much of its history. It also was known as Canton's "Main Street" due to its main street, which was built in the 19th century. The area is known for its large number of factories, many of which are located in Canton, Ohio. It has also been known to be a center for African- American culture, particularly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when Canton was a predominantly black town. The current mayor is the son of a former Canton resident, who moved to the city in the 1950s.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Canton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Canton is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the city. The city has a population of around 2,000. The town has a reputation for being a good host city for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Ohio State University football team. The Canton area has a history of being a hotbed of crime, especially in the 1990s and early 2000s. It also has a long history of violence, particularly in the city of Canton and the surrounding area. It has been the site of several violent crimes, including the murders of two men and the wounding of two women in the early 1990s. The area is also known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly the "Canton Gold Dust" region, which dates back to the 18th century. It is located in the state of Ohio, which was once part of the U.S. possessions of the French colony of Dauphin, and the French province of Roussons-Atlantique, which is now part of France. The region has a high percentage of people of African descent, with the majority of the population living in or near Canton. The climate is humid, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The temperature can reach as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) in the Canton region.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Canton, Madison County, Mississippi = 84. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 20. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 41. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Canton = 5.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 10,948 individuals with a median age of 30.5 age the population dropped by -1.72% in Canton, Madison County, Mississippi population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 514.30 residents per square mile of area (198.57/km²). There are average 2.89 people per household in the 4,115 households with an average household income of $30,496 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.90% of the available work force and has dropped -5.18% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.74%. The number of physicians in Canton per 100,000 population = 367.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Canton = 53.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 1.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 95. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 215. 93 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 28, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Canton, Madison County, Mississippi which are owned by the occupant = 55.45%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 39 years with median home cost = $171,270 and home appreciation of -1.18%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $5.69 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,971 per student. There are 22.7 students for each teacher in the school, 496 students for each Librarian and 426 students for each Counselor. 3.95% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.43% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.74% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).