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Canton, IN
Census-designated place in Washington County, Indiana.
Population
148
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
339
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is 77% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,629
5,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,025
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $6,152 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalemCity | 4 mi | 4.2 |
| New PekinTown | 8.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Little YorkTown | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| BordenTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| CampbellsburgTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| MartinsburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LivoniaTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| SaltilloTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AustinCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| ScottsburgCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| UnderwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| MedoraTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ValloniaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| PalmyraTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CrothersvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| FredericksburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, IN in?
- Canton is in Washington County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Canton, IN?
- About 148 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Salem (4 mi), New Pekin (8.6 mi), Little York (8.6 mi), Borden (12 mi), Campbellsburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023