Canton, Illinois
Canton: city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
About
Canton is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,704 and a population density of 704 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,265 inhabitants.
The city was created 201 years ago in 1824.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population | 13,265 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Postal code | 61520 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 20.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5581,-90.0351 |
| Altitude | 2,133 feet / 650 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1825 (201 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:53:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 635 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Canton is located at 40°33'29"N 90°2'6"W (40.5580900, -90.0351200).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Canton decreased by 10.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,704 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,644 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,497 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,463 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,299 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,153 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,043 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,857 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,687 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,480 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,265 | -1.62% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Canton
1Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
19721 US-24, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096479184 | Website available
2Big Creek Park
950 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096477665
3Lakeland Park
1200 Lakeland Park Dr, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096474702 | Website available
4Wallace Park
250 S Ave D, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096471345
5Anderson Park
660 E Walnut St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096471345 | Website available
Where to Eat in Canton
1Monical's Pizza
135 N 5th Ave, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096471127 | Website available
2Burger King
210 N 1st Ave, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096491544 | Website available
3Taco Bell
129 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096473464 | Website available
4Pizza Hut
1590 E Chestnut St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096476888 | Website available
5Hardee's
638 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096473055 | Website available
Where to Stay in Canton
1Econo Lodge
2110 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520, United States View details
Phone: +13096471888 | Website available
People born in Canton (20)
People born in Canton, including novelist, Egyptologist Barbara Mertz, astronaut Steven R. Nagel, football player Harry Jacobs, .
More notable people
- Jack Fisk (Film director, art director) he was born in 19/12/1945
- Boomer Grigsby (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1981
- Charles Duryea (American automobile manufacturer) he was born in 15/12/1861
- Dave Downey (American basketball player) he was born in 28/10/1941
- Elizabeth A. Kovachevich (United States District Judge) she was born in 14/12/1936
- Michael K. Smith (American politician (1966-2014)) he was born in 23/05/1966
- Mike Grzanich (former baseball pitcher from the United States) he was born in 24/08/1972
- Robert Bruce Chiperfield (American politician) he was born in 20/11/1899
- Tony Blazine (American football player and coach (1912-1963)) he was born in 02/01/1912
- Dean Leeper (American missionary) he was born in 12/11/1920
- Orlo M. Brees (New York politician) he was born in 13/04/1896
- Thomas J. Homer (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1947
- Bill Edley (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1948
- William Nichols Barnard he was born in 24/04/1875
- Chris Windom (American auto racing driver) he was born in 24/12/1990
- Ann Marie Cyphers (American historian) she was born in 02/06/1950
- Rich Johnson (American football running back) he was born in 13/05/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canton, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457554 | Innovations Design Academy | Canton (IL) | 61520 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canton, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (IL) | 61520 |
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Other cities in Fulton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 2,181 | City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Lewistown | 2,096 | High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois |
| Buckeye | 1,251 | Township in Stephenson County, Illinois |
| Cuba | 1,149 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Astoria | 1,015 | Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Avon | 699 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Vermont | 624 | Village in Illinois |
| Saint David | 516 | Human settlement in Fulton County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ipava | 412 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Table Grove | 372 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| London Mills | 367 | Village in Fulton and Knox counties, Illinois, United States |
| Dunfermline | 275 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Smithfield | 217 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Bryant | 209 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Norris | 195 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Banner | 173 | Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest Illinois cities