New Canton, IL Population

The population of New Canton is 258, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
258
Total Population
38.0
Median age
51.55%
Female population %
94:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
0-4 years
Largest age group
63.3
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
7
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

New Canton's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in New Canton is 38.0, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • New Canton's population under 18 was 24.42%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • New Canton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 15.89% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in New Canton, 22.87% were under the age of 15, 18.99% aged 15 to 29, 42.25% aged 30 to 64, 14.34% aged 65 to 84, and 1.55% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows New Canton's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
New Canton, IL population by age group. The largest age group was 0-4 years with a poulation of 29 (11.24% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 8 more females than males in New Canton:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 51.55% females and 48.45% males in New Canton, IL.
  • The New Canton, IL gender ratio is 94:100 i.e. 94 men to 100 women (0.940).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 5-9 years with a population of 21.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 0-4 years with a population of 27.
The grouped bar chart shows New Canton, IL population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 5-9 years (21) | Female # 0-4 years (27). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

New Canton's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of New Canton population: 97.29% are White, 0.78% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.16% are Asian and 0.78% are multiracial.
  • New Canton's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 7 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 251 (97.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in New Canton is White with a population of 251 (97.29% of the total population).
The bar chart shows New Canton, IL population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
New Canton, IL population by race. The largest racial group in New Canton is White with a population of 251 (97.29% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

New Canton's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 418 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, New Canton's population decreased by 60 (14.35%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, New Canton's population decreased by 25 (6.98%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Canton's population was lowest in year 2022 at 330.
The graph shows New Canton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Canton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 330. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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