Canton, Connecticut

Canton: Town in Connecticut, United States

About

Canton is a town located in the county of Hartford in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,292 and a population density of 159 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,230 inhabitants.

The town was created 218 years ago in 1805.

Canton locator map
Location of Canton on Connecticut map.

Quick Facts about Canton

Population : 10,230 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : Hartford County
Postal code : 06019
Phone Area Codes : 860
Area : 64.8 km2
Altitude : 397 feet / 121 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1806 (218 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:51:17 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.61% (2010-2020)
184 Cherry Brook Road '1814' Canton CT image
184 Cherry Brook Road '1814' Canton CT
184 Cherry Brook Road '1814' Canton CT image

Geography

Canton is located at 41°49'28"N 72°53'37"W (41.8245400, -72.8937100).

Canton map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Canton decreased by 0.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,292 - census
2011 10,326 0.33% estimation process
2012 10,354 0.27% estimation process
2013 10,347 -0.07% estimation process
2014 10,347 0% estimation process
2015 10,335 -0.12% estimation process
2016 10,311 -0.23% estimation process
2017 10,277 -0.33% estimation process
2018 10,279 0.02% estimation process
2019 10,254 -0.24% estimation process
2020 10,230 -0.23% estimation process

Canton zip code is 06019. County name: Hartford, County fips: 09003

Canton, Canton Street, Canton Village, Suffrage

People born in Canton (9)

People born in Canton, including fencer James Carpenter, politician Lucien Barbour, politician Albert A. Bliss, .

List

Schools in Canton

College & universities near Canton, CT

Code Name City ZIP
130606 Tunxis Community College Farmington (CT) 06032-3187

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Canton, CT

Code Name Address Type
HFD Hartford Union Station One Union Place RAIL
WND Windsor station 41 Central St. RAIL
WNL Windsor Locks South Main St at Stanton Road RAIL
BER Berlin 51 Depot Road RAIL
MDN Meriden Transit Center 60 State Street RAIL

Post offices near Canton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Canton Post Office Canton (CT) 06019

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Other cities in Hartford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hartford County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Hartford 121,535 The capital of Connecticut.
New Britain 72,198 The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
West Hartford 62,868 Town in Connecticut, United States
Bristol 59,734 The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Manchester 57,362 Town in Connecticut
East Hartford 49,630 Town of the United States
Southington 43,829 Town in Connecticut, United States
Enfield 43,559 Town in Connecticut, United States.
Glastonbury 34,426 Town in Connecticut, USA
Newington 29,868 Town in Connecticut, United States
Windsor 28,647 Town in Connecticut, United States
South Windsor 26,102 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Wethersfield 25,884 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Farmington 25,496 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Simsbury 25,437 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Bloomfield 21,182 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Canton distances to largest Connecticut cities