Canton charter township, Michigan
Canton charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canton charter township is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 99,714. The land area covers 36.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 99,714 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 36,311 | ±739 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 38,169 | ±715 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 36,311 | ±739 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,858 | ±375 |
| Median Home Value | $372,400 | ±$5,110 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,501 | ±$77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,359 | ±$4,201 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,379 | ±$1,603 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,463 | ±681 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 51,720 | ±1,118 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 99,793 (2024)
ID: 106600
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR'S ASSISTANT
1150 S CANTON CENTER RD, CANTON MI 48188-1699
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GUS Population: 1,771,063 (2024)
ID: 166615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2 WOODWARD AVENUE, ROOMS 201 & 207, DETROIT MI 48226
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | YPSILANTI, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | YPSILANTI, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MELVINDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CANTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Canton
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College Vocational | 1.2 mi away | 44958 Ford Rd, Canton, MI, 48187-5071 |
7344591723
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CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 1200 SOUTH CANTON CENTER ROAD, CANTON, MI, 48188 |
(734) 397-0999
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L'esprit Academy
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | 42083 Ford Road, Canton, MI, 48187-3669 |
7347620200
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PLYMOUTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 223 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH, MI, 48170 |
(734) 453-0750
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Universal Technical Institute-Canton
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College | 2.5 mi away | 2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI, 48188 |
7344232100
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WILLIAM P. FAUST PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WESTLAND
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 6123 CENTRAL CITY PARKWAY, WESTLAND, MI, 48185 |
(734) 326-6123
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Dorsey College-Wayne
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 35005 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI, 48184 |
7345951540
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WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 3737 SOUTH WAYNE ROAD, WAYNE, MI, 48184 |
(734) 721-7832
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Madonna University
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College | 6.7 mi away | 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150-1176 |
7344325300
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SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 1900 N HARRIS RD., SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, MI, 48198 |
(734) 482-4110
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DETROIT WILLOW RUN AP, MI US, located 5.7 miles from Canton charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 19.6° | 26.6° | 1.68" | — |
| February | 36.9° | 20.8° | 28.8° | 1.45" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 29.0° | 38.3° | 2.14" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 38.7° | 49.7° | 3.14" | — |
| May | 72.5° | 49.6° | 61.0° | 3.30" | — |
| June | 82.3° | 59.6° | 70.9° | 2.99" | — |
| July | 86.2° | 63.4° | 74.8° | 2.98" | — |
| August | 83.7° | 62.1° | 72.9° | 3.11" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 53.9° | 65.6° | 2.97" | — |
| October | 64.0° | 43.3° | 53.6° | 2.53" | — |
| November | 50.3° | 33.9° | 42.1° | 2.23" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 25.8° | 32.1° | 1.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Wayne city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Westland city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Belleville city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Garden City city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Ypsilanti city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2616313120. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.