Canton, Mississippi

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Canton, Mississippi
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Madison County Courthouse in Canton
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Nickname: 
Movie Capitol of Mississippi
Motto: 
One People/One Voice/One Goal
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Canton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°36′43″N90°01′24″W / 32.61194°N 90.02333°W / 32.61194; -90.02333
CountryUnited States
State Mississippi
County Madison
Government
 • MayorDr. William Truly, Jr. (D) [1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
21.57 sq mi (55.9 km2)
 • Land21.28 sq mi (55.1 km2)
 • Water0.30 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
[3]
223 ft (68 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 • Total
10,948
 • Density514.59/sq mi (198.68/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39046
Area code 601
FIPS code 28-11100
GNIS feature ID2403988 [3]
Website cityofcantonms.com

The city of Canton is the county seat of Madison County, Mississippi, United States, [5] and is situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area surrounding the state capital, Jackson. The population of Canton was 10,948 at the 2020 census, [4] down from 13,189 in 2010.

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The city is adjacent to a large auto manufacturing facility owned by Nissan.

History

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.

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.

Geography

Canton is in central Madison County 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Jackson. Canton is bordered to the south by the city of Gluckstadt.

U.S. Route 51 passes through the center of the city as Liberty Street and Union Street, leading southwest to Jackson and north-northeast 19 miles (31 km) to Pickens. Mississippi Highway 16 passes through the city center on East Peace Street and North Liberty Street, leading east 31 miles (50 km) to Carthage and northwest 30 miles (48 km) to Yazoo City. MS 22 has its eastern terminus in the center of Canton and leads west 18 miles (29 km) to Flora. MS 43 passes through the east side of Canton, leading northeast 47 miles (76 km) to Kosciusko and southeast 30 miles (48 km) to Pelahatchie. Interstate 55 passes through the west side of the city, with access from Exits 118 (Nissan Parkway) and Exit 119 (MS 22). I-55 leads southwest to Jackson and north 85 miles (137 km) to Grenada.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Canton has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.3 square miles (55 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), or 1.38%, are water. [2] Batchelor Creek flows westward through the city just north of downtown, and Bear Creek flows to the northwest through the southern part of the city. The city is in the watershed of the Big Black River.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Canton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Canton was 108 °F (42.2 °C) on September 7, 1925, while the coldest temperature recorded was −11 °F (−23.9 °C) on January 27, 1940. [6]

Climate data for Canton, Mississippi, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)83
(28)		87
(31)		95
(35)		95
(35)		99
(37)		104
(40)		106
(41)		107
(42)		108
(42)		100
(38)		89
(32)		85
(29)		108
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)74.1
(23.4)		77.2
(25.1)		82.9
(28.3)		86.0
(30.0)		90.9
(32.7)		94.6
(34.8)		97.5
(36.4)		97.5
(36.4)		95.1
(35.1)		89.6
(32.0)		80.5
(26.9)		75.4
(24.1)		99.1
(37.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)56.0
(13.3)		59.8
(15.4)		68.2
(20.1)		75.3
(24.1)		82.5
(28.1)		88.8
(31.6)		91.8
(33.2)		91.1
(32.8)		87.6
(30.9)		77.9
(25.5)		66.0
(18.9)		58.1
(14.5)		75.3
(24.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)44.8
(7.1)		47.8
(8.8)		55.8
(13.2)		63.0
(17.2)		71.4
(21.9)		77.7
(25.4)		81.0
(27.2)		80.0
(26.7)		75.2
(24.0)		64.4
(18.0)		53.1
(11.7)		46.7
(8.2)		63.4
(17.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)33.6
(0.9)		35.9
(2.2)		43.4
(6.3)		50.7
(10.4)		60.3
(15.7)		66.6
(19.2)		70.2
(21.2)		68.9
(20.5)		62.8
(17.1)		50.8
(10.4)		40.4
(4.7)		35.3
(1.8)		51.6
(10.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)17.0
(−8.3)		21.6
(−5.8)		27.1
(−2.7)		35.3
(1.8)		45.5
(7.5)		58.6
(14.8)		63.8
(17.7)		62.2
(16.8)		49.6
(9.8)		35.3
(1.8)		25.9
(−3.4)		21.2
(−6.0)		15.1
(−9.4)
Record low °F (°C)−11
(−24)		−3
(−19)		15
(−9)		28
(−2)		35
(2)		43
(6)		51
(11)		52
(11)		34
(1)		20
(−7)		12
(−11)		2
(−17)		−11
(−24)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.15
(131)		4.92
(125)		5.69
(145)		6.09
(155)		4.73
(120)		4.02
(102)		4.60
(117)		3.84
(98)		4.06
(103)		4.30
(109)		4.64
(118)		5.01
(127)		57.05
(1,450)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.4
(1.0)		0.5
(1.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.79.39.88.38.58.89.29.15.96.57.68.8101.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1
Source 1: NOAA [7]
Source 2: National Weather Service [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 1,963—
1880 2,1318.6%
1890 3,40459.7%
1900 3,4641.8%
1910 3,92913.4%
1920 3,252−17.2%
1930 4,72545.3%
1940 6,01127.2%
1950 7,04817.3%
1960 9,70737.7%
1970 10,5038.2%
1980 11,1165.8%
1990 10,062−9.5%
2000 12,91128.3%
2010 13,1892.2%
2020 10,948−17.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
Courthouse Square Courthouse Square, Canton, Mississippi.jpg
Courthouse Square

2020 census

Canton Racial Composition [9]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 1,66415.2%
Black or African American 7,98872.96%
Native American 330.3%
Asian 470.43%
Pacific Islander 10.01%
Other/Mixed 2342.14%
Hispanic or Latino 9818.96%

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 [10] 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 inhabitants 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 inhabitants 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

A Nissan plant is sited just outside the southwest city limits. In 2011 Canton officials considered annexing it. [11]

Notable people

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. [16]

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. [16]

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.

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