Canton, Massachusetts
Canton: town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Canton is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,561 and a population density of 1,100 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,029 inhabitants.
The town was created 396 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population | 24,029 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Postal code | 02021 |
| Area | 19.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1584,-71.1448 |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:58:56 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,226 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Canton is located at 42°9'30"N 71°8'41"W (42.1584300, -71.1447700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Canton increased by 10.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,561 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,774 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,974 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,237 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,535 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,768 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,242 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,343 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,600 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,805 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,029 | 0.93% | estimation process |
People born in Canton (17)
People born in Canton, including chemist James B. Sumner, television personality Rob Mariano, United States navy officer John Downes, .
More notable people
- Augustus Bradford Endicott (American politician) he was born in 10/09/1818
- Ben Ticknor (American football player (1909-1979)) he was born in 09/01/1909
- George Washington Hosmer (United States educator) he was born in 01/01/1804
- James Ritchie (American politician) he was born in 12/05/1815
- Steve Rooney (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/06/1962
- Stephen Schnetzer (American actor) he was born in 11/06/1948
- Bill Burr (American actor, comedian and podcaster) he was born in 10/06/1968
- Richard Crowley (American ice hockey player) he was born in 09/05/1991
- Guilhalmi (American actor)
- Kevin Rooney (ice hockey player (1993-)) he was born in 21/05/1993
- Jayson King
- Madeline Earle Stanton she was born in 09/06/1898
- Alex Ainscough (American soccer player) he was born in 12/04/1995
- John Endicott (American politician) he was born in 14/02/1764
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164678 | Bay State School of Technology | Canton (MA) | 02021-2358 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (MA) | 02021 |
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- Canton, Michigan charter township in Wayne County, Michigan with a population of 86,825 people.
- Canton, Georgia county seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA with a population of 32,347 people.
- Canton, Illinois city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States with a population of 13,265 people.
- 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.
- Canton, New York village in St. with a population of 11,024 people.
- Canton, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 10,230 people.
- 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, Missouri city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,314 people.
- Canton, Pennsylvania borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,855 people.
- Canton, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,097 people.
- Canton, Minnesota city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 765 people.
- Canton, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 688 people.
- Canton, South Dakota city in and county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 617 people.
- Canton, Oklahoma town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 587 people.
- Canton, Wisconsin town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 297 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Needham | 31,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest Massachusetts cities