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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,[2] and situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area surrounding the state capital, Jackson.

Canton, Mississippi
City
City of Canton
Madison County Courthouse in Canton
Location of Canton, Mississippi
Canton, Mississippi Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°36′43″N 90°1′54″W
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Madison
Area [1]
• Total	21.57 sq mi (55.87 km2)
• Land	21.29 sq mi (55.13 km2)
• Water	0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2)
Elevation	233 ft (71 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,948
• Density	514.30/sq mi (198.57/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39046
Area code	601
FIPS code	28-11100
GNIS feature ID	0691133
Website	cityofcantonms.com

Much of Canton is on the National Register of Historic Places. 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. The east side of town is a large part of the historic district with many homes.

Although not a major battle site during the Civil War, Canton was important as a rail and logistics center. Many wounded soldiers were treated in or transported through the city, and as a consequence it has a large Confederate cemetery.

Canton is near a large auto manufacturing facility owned by Nissan.

Geography

Canton is located at 32°36′43″N 90°1′54″W (32.612015, -90.031638).[3]

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 (48 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (0.69%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	1,963		—
1880	2,131		8.6%
1890	3,404		59.7%
1900	3,464		1.8%
1910	3,929		13.4%
1920	3,252		−17.2%
1930	4,725		45.3%
1940	6,011		27.2%
1950	7,048		17.3%
1960	9,707		37.7%
1970	10,503		8.2%
1980	11,116		5.8%
1990	10,062		−9.5%
2000	12,911		28.3%
2010	13,189		2.2%
2020	10,948		−17.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

Canton Racial Composition[5]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White	1,664	15.2%
Black or African American	7,988	72.96%
Native American	33	0.3%
Asian	47	0.43%
Pacific Islander	1	0.01%
Other/Mixed	234	2.14%
Hispanic or Latino	981	8.96%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 10,948 people, 4,774 households, and 2,953 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 13,189 people and 4,494 households in the city with an average household size of 2.99. The population density was 621.1 people per square mile (239.8/km²). There were 4,933 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 19.5% White, 74.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

The age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18 and 10.8% 65 or older. 50.8% of the population were female.

The median household income was $33,350. The per capita income for the city was $15,192. About 31.4% of the population were below the poverty line.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 12,911 people in 4,093 households, including 2,991 families, in the city. The population density was 694.1 people per square mile (268.0/km²). There were 4,333 housing units at an average density of 232.9 per square mile (89.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 18.64% White, 80.30% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

Of the 4,093 households 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 34.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.8% of households were one person and 10.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.55.

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. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median household income was $24,237 and the median family income was $27,782. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $20,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,643. About 27.7% of families and 34.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.8% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

There is a Nissan plant nearby. In 2011 Canton officials considered pursuing annexing it.[7]

Notable people

• Damien Lewis (American football) (1997-), NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks
• Sister Thea Bowman (1937–1990), Roman Catholic nun (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)[8]
• Flonzie Brown Wright (born 1942), African-American civil rights activist[9]
• The Canton Spirituals, gospel recording group
• Homer Casteel (1879-1958), lieutenant governor from 1920 to 1924
• Annie Bell Robinson Devine (1912–2000), civil rights activist
• George Doherty (1920–1987), football player, Buffalo Bills
• Scott Field (1847–1931), United States Congressman from Texas
• Rowland Garrett (1950-), professional basketball player[10]
• L. C. Greenwood (1946-2013), NFL player with Pittsburgh Steelers, playing in Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl X, Super Bowl XIII and Super Bowl XIV
• Caroline Herring, folk singer
• Elmore James (1918–1963), blues singer, slide guitarist
• Sonny Landreth (1951-), blues guitarist
• Ronnie Lester (1959-), University of Iowa basketball All-American, NBA player for Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers
• Samuel Mockbee (1944–2001), architect
• George Raymond (1943–1973), civil rights activist
• Anne Moody (1940-2015), civil rights activist, author of Coming of Age in Mississippi, based on her work with CORE
• Earl B. Dickerson (1891–1986), World War I veteran, first black graduate from University of Chicago Law School, civil rights attorney, argued Hansberry v. Lee before the United States Supreme Court, founding member of the American Legion
• Rev. Cleophus Robinson (1932-1998), gospel singer
• John Henry Rogers (1845–1911), United States Congressman from Arkansas and a federal judge, who grew up near Madison and practiced law in Canton
• William M. Walton (1832–1915), Texas Attorney General
• Quinndary Weatherspoon (1996-), NBA player

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. Canton is rich in blues history centered on the juke joints of Hickory Street, known to locals as "The Hollow", as well as other places in Canton. A Mississippi Blues Trail historic marker was placed in Canton on Hickory Street to honor the contribution of James to the development of the blues in Mississippi. 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.[11]

In his dedication of Hickory Street, Governor Haley Barbour said,

With his innovative contributions to the electric slide guitar style, legendary Elmore

James is among the many reasons Mississippi is truly the birthplace of America’s music. Like so many others, Elmore’s work was greatly influenced by his childhood home in Canton, where he joined the ranks of musicians like B.B. King and Little Milton to play the blues on Hickory Street. Today’s blues trail marker not only recognizes the achievements of the talented Elmore James but also pays tribute

to Canton’s colorful blues heritage.[11]

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.

In popular culture

• 1974 Thieves Like Us
• 1988 Mississippi Burning
• 1996 A Time to Kill
• 1998 Walking in Mississippi
• 2000 My Dog Skip
• 2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
• 2001 The Ponder Heart
• 2001 Biker Zombies from Detroit
• 2008 Ballast
• 2013 As I Lay Dying
• 2016 Saved By Grace
• 2020 "A Time For Mercy", book by John Grisham

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.[12]

	January	February	March	April	May	June
Average High in °F:	55	60	68	76	83	89
Average Low in °F:	33	36	43	50	59	67
Average Precipitation in Inch:	5.16	5	4.92	5.2	5.43	3.7

	July	August	September	October	November	December
Average High in °F:	92	92	87	78	67	58
Average Low in °F:	69	69	62	50	41	34
Average Precipitation in Inch:	3.82	3.58	3.46	4.02	4.72	5.59

[12]

References

External links

• Canton Chamber of Commerce official website
• City-data.com Canton profile
• Confederate cemetery page
• History of Canton's Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life)
• Canton, Ms Flea Market

На других языках

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[de] Canton (Mississippi)

Canton ist eine Stadt innerhalb von Mississippi in den Vereinigten Staaten. Sie ist der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) des Madison County. Bei der Volkszählung im Jahr 2020 hatte Canton 10.948[1] Einwohner. Der Ort liegt im nördlichen Teil der Metropolregion um die Staatshauptstadt Jackson.

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