This was 17.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,600.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Canton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,460 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,870 | 27.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 654 | 6.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 908 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,702 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 888 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,096 | 10.6 |
| Master's degree | 537 | 5.2 |
| Professional school degree | 221 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | less than 0.1 |
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