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New Canton, IL
Town in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
230
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
261
ZIP codes
0
New Canton and its ZIP codes
Local data for New Canton, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for New Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Canton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Canton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near New Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarryCity | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| KinderhookVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| El DaraVillage | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| Ashburn, MOTown | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| HullVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| RockportCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Saverton, MOCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| PlainvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BaylisVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| BeverlyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Louisiana, MOCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| New SalemVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| PaysonVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Fall CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Canton, IL in?
- New Canton is in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the population of New Canton, IL?
- About 230 people live in New Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Canton?
- Nearby places include Barry (5.3 mi), Kinderhook (5.6 mi), El Dara (5.8 mi), Ashburn, MO (7.4 mi), Hull (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023