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Canton, IL
City in Fulton County, Illinois.
Population
13,144
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,566
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 6.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 186th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $53,254 a year, 36% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $766 a month.
Local data for Canton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,254
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,618), Irish Americans (1,316), Mexican Americans (566).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,704
8,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $7,451 per person
How people get to work
Canton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorrisVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| St. DavidVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BannerVillage | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| BryantVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmingtonCity | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| CubaCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| FairviewVillage | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| GlasfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TrivoliCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| SmithvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LewistownCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Kingston MinesVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Yates CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, IL in?
- Canton is in Fulton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Canton, IL?
- About 13,144 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Norris (4.1 mi), Dunfermline (5.2 mi), St. David (5.4 mi), Banner (7 mi), Bryant (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023