Canton
Town in Oxford County, Maine
Canton is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 1,125 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jay, 4.9 miles E.
- 1,125residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 29.1 sq miland area · 75.4 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 04221ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Canton is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Located beside Lake Anasagunticook, Canton is a summer recreational area.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $52,458
- Median home value
- $165,000
- Median rent
- $485/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Canton had 1,125 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,125 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,125 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.12 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4906° N, 70.2945° W |
| ZIP code | 04221 |
| Official website | cantonmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301710005 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Jay4.9 mi E
- Chisholm5.0 mi E
- Dixfield5.8 mi NW
- Livermore6.7 mi SE
- Hartford6.9 mi S
- Peru8.0 mi W
- Livermore Falls8.3 mi E
- Carthage9.5 mi NW
- Chesterville9.7 mi E
- Wilton9.7 mi N
- Sumner10.7 mi SW
- Mexico10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Canton, ME?
1,125 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, ME?
The ZIP code of Canton is 04221.
What is the elevation of Canton?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Jay (4.9 mi), Chisholm (5.0 mi), Dixfield (5.8 mi), Livermore (6.7 mi), Hartford (6.9 mi).
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