Canton, Connecticut
Canton: Town in Connecticut, United States
About
Canton is a town located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,292 and a population density of 159 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,230 inhabitants.
The town was created 219 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population : | 10,230 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Hartford County |
| Postal code : | 06019 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 64.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 397 feet / 121 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1806 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:35:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canton is located at 41°49'28"N 72°53'37"W (41.8245400, -72.8937100).
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Official website of Canton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Canton decreased by 0.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,292 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,326 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,354 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,347 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,347 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,335 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,311 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,277 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,279 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,254 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,230 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Canton zip code is 06019.
County name: Hartford, County
fips: 09003
Canton, Canton Street, Canton Village, Suffrage
People born in Canton (9)
People born in Canton, including fencer James Carpenter, politician Lucien Barbour, politician Albert A. Bliss, .
List
- Danny Hoffman (American baseball player) he was born in 02/03/1880
- Merrill I. Mills (American mayor) he was born in 04/11/1819
- Noah Preminger (American musician) he was born in 02/06/1986
- Philemon Bliss (American politician) he was born in 28/07/1813
- James R. Eddy he was born in 23/02/1931
- Lewis S. Mills (former Connecticut educator and author) he was born in 05/09/1874
Schools in Canton
College & universities near Canton, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130606 | Tunxis Community College | Farmington (CT) | 06032-3187 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canton, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Hartford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 121,535 | The capital of Connecticut. |
| New Britain | 72,198 | The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| West Hartford | 62,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Bristol | 59,734 | The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. |
| Manchester | 57,362 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Hartford | 49,630 | Town of the United States |
| Southington | 43,829 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Enfield | 43,559 | Town in Connecticut, United States. |
| Glastonbury | 34,426 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Newington | 29,868 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Windsor | 28,647 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| South Windsor | 26,102 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Wethersfield | 25,884 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Farmington | 25,496 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Simsbury | 25,437 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bloomfield | 21,182 | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest Connecticut cities
