This was 21.7 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,486.
96.3 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 | 101 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 438 | 16.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 98 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 100 | 3.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 132 | 4.9 |
| Associate's degree | 397 | 14.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 689 | 25.3 |
| Master's degree | 421 | 15.5 |
| Professional school degree | 39 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 303 | 11.1 |
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