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Canton city, MS

ZIP 39046 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39046

39046 has a population of 29,160 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Black
63.3%+411% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.4%+57% vs US avg
x
High school
27.0%+3% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.8%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.5%+96% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.8%+122% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.2%+765% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 39046

Poverty Rate
22.5%+96% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.8%+122% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.9%+74% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.2%+765% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,160
Median age37.2
Poverty rate22.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Black63.3%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born30.8%