Canton
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 24,370 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norwood, 3.7 miles W.
- 24,370residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 18.7 sq miland area · 48.6 km²
- 1,300 / sq mipopulation density
- 02021ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 24,370 at the 2020 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Downtown Boston.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $143,381
- Median home value
- $710,600
- Median rent
- $2,315/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Canton had 24,370 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,370 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,300 per sq mi (502 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 24,370 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.75 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1757° N, 71.1254° W |
| ZIP code | 02021 |
| Official website | town.canton.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502111315 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Norwood3.7 mi W
- Randolph Town3.7 mi E
- Stoughton4.1 mi S
- Avon4.7 mi SE
- Milton5.1 mi NE
- Sharon5.6 mi SW
- Westwood5.6 mi NW
- Dedham5.6 mi NW
- Braintree Town6.6 mi E
- Holbrook7.0 mi E
- Walpole7.0 mi W
- Brockton8.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Canton, MA?
24,370 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, MA?
The ZIP code of Canton is 02021.
What is the elevation of Canton?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Norwood (3.7 mi), Randolph Town (3.7 mi), Stoughton (4.1 mi), Avon (4.7 mi), Milton (5.1 mi).
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