Canton
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Canton is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 10,124 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canton Valley, 1.8 miles S.
- 10,124residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 24.6 sq miland area · 63.7 km²
- 412 / sq mipopulation density
- 06019main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Canton
Canton is a town, incorporated in 1806, located in the Farmington Valley of Connecticut in the United States. It is part of Connecticut's Capitol Planning Region and the population was 10,124 as of the 2020 census. It is bordered by Granby on the north, Simsbury on the east, Avon and Burlington on the south, New Hartford on the west, and Barkhamsted on the northwest. Running through it is the Farmington River. The town includes the villages of North Canton, Canton Center, Canton (Canton Valley), and Collinsville. In September 2007, Collinsville was ranked in Budget Travel magazine as one of the "Ten Coolest Small Towns In America".
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $117,991
- Median home value
- $395,300
- Median rent
- $1,403/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Canton had 10,124 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,124 |
|---|---|
| Density | 412 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,124 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.59 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8576° N, 72.9036° W |
| ZIP codes | 06019, 06020, 06022, 06059, 06061, 06092 |
| Official website | townofcantonct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911012270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Canton Valley1.8 mi S
- Collinsville2.8 mi S
- West Simsbury3.3 mi NE
- New Hartford Center3.9 mi NW
- Weatogue4.0 mi E
- Simsbury4.0 mi E
- New Hartford5.0 mi W
- Simsbury Center5.3 mi E
- Avon5.5 mi SE
- Pleasant Valley5.8 mi NW
- Barkhamsted6.5 mi NW
- Tariffville7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Canton, CT?
10,124 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06019. Other ZIP codes: 06020, 06022, 06059, 06061, 06092.
What is the elevation of Canton?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Canton Valley (1.8 mi), Collinsville (2.8 mi), West Simsbury (3.3 mi), New Hartford Center (3.9 mi), Weatogue (4.0 mi).
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