How long is the commute from Canton, KS?
Workers who live in Canton, KS take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Canton get to work
| Means of transportation | Canton | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±6.3 points) | 79.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±6.9 points) | 6.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 7.3% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Canton, the average commute is higher than in McPherson County (14.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McPherson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McPherson County, Canton ranks 4 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 507 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canton
| Vehicles available | Canton | McPherson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±4.2 points) | 2.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.2% (±7.0 points) | 25.4% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.3% (±11.2 points) | 41.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.3% (±10.2 points) | 30.2% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Canton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McPherson County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Canton
| Canton | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.4 points) | 95.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±7.6 points) | 89.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Canton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McPherson County (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Canton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | — | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | 1.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 5.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 5.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Galva | 5.9 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Lehigh Township | 6.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lehigh | 7.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Menno Township | 7.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree Township (McPherson County) | 8.1 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Empire Township (McPherson County), KS (17.1 minutes), Galva, KS (17.4 minutes), Lone Tree Township (McPherson County), KS (13.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette | 29.5 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Marquette Township | 29.1 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 28.3 minutes (±10.3) |
| 4 | Canton | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Canton Township (McPherson County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Windom | 23.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Turkey Creek Township (McPherson County) | 23.5 minutes (±8.4) |
| 8 | Meridian Township | 20.9 minutes (±15.2) |
| 9 | Smoky Hill Township (McPherson County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | King City Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in McPherson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Canton
How long is the average commute in Canton?
Workers who live in Canton, KS take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canton without a car?
3.2% of households in Canton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canton?
9.6% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Canton worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton city, Kansas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Canton city, Kansas (place:10475, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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