Canton
City in Madison County, Mississippi
Canton is a city in Madison County, Mississippi, with 10,948 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gluckstadt, 6.3 miles SW.
- 10,948residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 21.3 sq miland area · 55.1 km²
- 514 / sq mipopulation density
- 39046ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Mississippi, United States, and is situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area surrounding the state capital, Jackson. The population of Canton was 10,948 at the 2020 census, down from 13,189 in 2010.
The city is adjacent to a large auto manufacturing facility owned by Nissan.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $38,337
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Median rent
- $989/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Canton had 10,948 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,948 |
|---|---|
| Density | 514 per sq mi (199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,948 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.29 sq mi (55.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5984° N, 90.0322° W |
| ZIP code | 39046 |
| Official website | canton-mississippi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2811100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Gluckstadt6.3 mi SW
- Madison10.3 mi SW
- Ridgeland14.2 mi SW
- Kearney Park16.6 mi W
- Flora16.8 mi W
- Flowood18.3 mi S
- Bentonia19.9 mi W
- Benton20.4 mi NW
- Pickens20.6 mi N
- Jackson22.2 mi SW
- Brandon22.3 mi S
- Pearl22.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Madison County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Canton, MS?
10,948 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, MS?
The ZIP code of Canton is 39046.
What is the elevation of Canton?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Gluckstadt (6.3 mi), Madison (10.3 mi), Ridgeland (14.2 mi), Kearney Park (16.6 mi), Flora (16.8 mi).
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