Canton
City in Fulton County, Illinois
Canton is a city in Fulton County, Illinois, with 13,242 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norris, 4.3 miles N.
- 13,242residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 1,578 / sq mipopulation density
- 61520ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,242 at the 2020 census, down from 14,704 at the 2010 census. The Canton Micropolitan Statistical Area covers all of Fulton County; it is, in turn, part of the wider Peoria–Canton, Illinois Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $53,254
- Median home value
- $107,100
- Median rent
- $766/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Canton had 13,242 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,242 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,578 per sq mi (609 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,242 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.39 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5636° N, 90.0366° W |
| ZIP code | 61520 |
| Official website | cantonillinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711007 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Norris4.3 mi N
- Dunfermline5.0 mi S
- St. David5.0 mi S
- Banner7.3 mi SE
- Bryant7.4 mi SW
- Farmington9.4 mi N
- Cuba9.6 mi SW
- Fairview9.9 mi NW
- Glasford11.8 mi E
- Trivoli12.1 mi NE
- Liverpool12.1 mi S
- Goofy Ridge12.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Canton, IL?
13,242 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, IL?
The ZIP code of Canton is 61520.
What is the elevation of Canton?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Norris (4.3 mi), Dunfermline (5.0 mi), St. David (5.0 mi), Banner (7.3 mi), Bryant (7.4 mi).
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