Canton
City in Lewis County, Missouri
Canton is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, with 2,774 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meyer, 1.8 miles NE.
- 2,774residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 1,191 / sq mipopulation density
- 63435ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,774 at the 2020 census. Canton is the home of Culver–Stockton College, a small liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It also had the oldest continuously operating ferry across the Mississippi River, which closed in April 2014. Four members of the United States House of Representatives have come from Canton, and are buried in the city's Forest Grove Cemetery. Canton is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $55,357
- Median home value
- $117,900
- Median rent
- $563/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Canton had 2,774 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,774 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,191 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,774 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.33 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1299° N, 91.5270° W |
| ZIP code | 63435 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2911134 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Meyer, IL1.8 mi NE
- La Grange5.9 mi S
- Marcelline, IL8.4 mi E
- Lima, IL8.5 mi NE
- Ursa, IL9.0 mi SE
- Monticello9.9 mi W
- Ewing13.0 mi SW
- Mendon, IL13.1 mi E
- Bloomfield, IL14.1 mi SE
- Lewistown15.5 mi W
- Quincy, IL15.7 mi SE
- Warsaw, IL16.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Lewis County, Missouri.
What is the population of Canton, MO?
2,774 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, MO?
The ZIP code of Canton is 63435.
What is the elevation of Canton?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Meyer (1.8 mi), La Grange (5.9 mi), Marcelline (8.4 mi), Lima (8.5 mi), Ursa (9.0 mi).
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