Canton
Village in St. Lawrence County, New York
Canton is a village in St. Lawrence County, New York, with 7,155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rensselaer Falls, 7.6 miles W.
- 7,155residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 1,726 / sq mipopulation density
- 13617ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a village in – and the county seat of – St. Lawrence County, New York United States. The village is centrally located in both the town of Canton and the county of St. Lawrence. The population was 7,155 at the time of the 2020 census. The name comes from the Chinese city of Canton (now Guangzhou).
The village of Canton provides many municipal services, such as a fully functional village highway department, water and sewer department, volunteer fire department, court system, and police department, along with other municipal agencies.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $62,054
- Median home value
- $183,800
- Median rent
- $796/mo
- Median age
- 21.9
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Canton had 7,155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,726 per sq mi (667 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Lawrence County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 7,155 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6000° N, 75.1666° W |
| ZIP code | 13617 |
| Official website | cantonnewyork.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3612331 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Rensselaer Falls7.6 mi W
- DeKalb Junction8.9 mi SW
- Hannawa Falls9.4 mi E
- Hermon9.7 mi S
- Potsdam10.2 mi NE
- Madrid10.3 mi N
- Colton11.1 mi E
- Heuvelton11.5 mi W
- Norwood13.2 mi NE
- Norfolk15.7 mi NE
- Ogdensburg16.4 mi NW
- Richville16.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
What is the population of Canton, NY?
7,155 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, NY?
The ZIP code of Canton is 13617.
What is the elevation of Canton?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Rensselaer Falls (7.6 mi), DeKalb Junction (8.9 mi), Hannawa Falls (9.4 mi), Hermon (9.7 mi), Potsdam (10.2 mi).
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