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Canton, PA
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,531
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,329
ZIP codes
0
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 4.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,132 a year, 46% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,300 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $715 a month.
Local data for Canton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,132
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$126,300
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (284), Irish Americans (194), Polish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,235
22,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$434M
FY 2026, $7,237 per person
How people get to work
Canton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
676
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbaBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Morris RunCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| TroyBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| SylvaniaBorough | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BlossburgBorough | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| MainesburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ArnotCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| LibertyBorough | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RosevilleBorough | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingtonBorough | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MansfieldBorough | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ForksvilleBorough | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| East SmithfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| MonroeBorough | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| New AlbanyBorough | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Eagles MereBorough | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, PA in?
- Canton is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Canton, PA?
- About 1,531 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Alba (3.6 mi), Morris Run (8.8 mi), Troy (9.3 mi), Sylvania (10 mi), Blossburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023