Canton, Missouri
Canton: city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States.
About
Canton is a city located in the county of Lewis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,377 and a population density of 355 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,314 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population | 2,314 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Postal code | 63435 |
| Area | 6.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1295,-91.5185 |
| Altitude | 600 feet / 183 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1830 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:55:56 (17th September 2026) |
| Density | 345 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Canton is located at 40°7'46"N 91°31'7"W (40.1295000, -91.5185200).
Canton map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Canton decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,377 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,380 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,360 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,357 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,353 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,366 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,355 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,334 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,315 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,302 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,314 | 0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Canton (6)
People born in Canton, including music historian and modernist composer Bill Russell, politician James Tilghman Lloyd, artist Frederick Hibbard, .
More notable people
- Isadora Bennett (Dance publicist) she was born in 21/07/1900
- Adrian Lawrence Greene (American judge) he was born in 10/04/1848
- Ad Lankford (American baseball player) he was born in 20/01/1882
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canton, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177144 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton (MO) | 63435-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canton, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (MO) | 63435 |
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- Canton, Ohio city in Stark County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 12,470 people.
- Canton, Mississippi city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA. with a population of 11,799 people.
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- Canton, North Carolina town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 4,369 people.
- Canton, Texas city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. with a population of 3,941 people.
- Canton, Pennsylvania borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 1,855 people.
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Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest Missouri cities