Canton, NC Employment

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15%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
13%
Household income NAT. AVG.
1%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCantonNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$25,271$26,779$29,829
Median household income$47,899$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$54,772$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,936$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$34,326$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$21,418$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate4.6%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level8.6%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Canton is 15% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Canton is 13% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Canton is 1% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Canton is 43% lower than the national average

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      $31,929 $47,899 $95,798
      City
      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Canton median earnings by income bracket

      Canton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry20.8%20.8%
      Manufacturing sector21.0%21.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services11.9%11.9%
      Public administration1.6%1.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.5%12.5%
      Education, health & social services12.4%12.4%
      Other15.2%15.2%

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      Canton, NC4,313$47,89913.4%

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      Source: The Canton, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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