Canton
City in Van Zandt County, Texas
Canton is a city in Van Zandt County, Texas, with 4,229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Myrtle Springs, 6.4 miles NW.
- 4,229residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 686 / sq mipopulation density
- 75103ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Van Zandt County in East Texas, United States. It is located about 40 miles west of Tyler. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 4,229.
The city sustained severe damage on April 29, 2017, from several tornadoes, and two years later from another tornado that struck downtown on May 29, 2019, both of which occurred just before First Monday Trade Days, the popular flea market which draws thousands to the city each month.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $51,027
- Median home value
- $219,900
- Median rent
- $1,027/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Canton had 4,229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 686 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,229 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.16 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5542° N, 95.8635° W |
| ZIP code | 75103 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4812496 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Myrtle Springs6.4 mi NW
- Edgewood9.5 mi N
- Fruitvale9.6 mi N
- Ben Wheeler12.0 mi SE
- Grand Saline12.3 mi NE
- Van13.3 mi E
- Wills Point13.5 mi NW
- Callender Lake16.3 mi SE
- Mabank19.1 mi SW
- Eustace19.2 mi SW
- Edom19.3 mi SE
- Murchison20.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Van Zandt County, Texas.
What is the population of Canton, TX?
4,229 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, TX?
The ZIP code of Canton is 75103.
What is the elevation of Canton?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Myrtle Springs (6.4 mi), Edgewood (9.5 mi), Fruitvale (9.6 mi), Ben Wheeler (12.0 mi), Grand Saline (12.3 mi).
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