Canton, Texas

Canton: City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

About

Canton is a city located in the county of Van Zandt in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,581 and a population density of 217 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,941 inhabitants.

The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.

Canton locator map
Location of Canton on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Canton

Population : 3,941 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Van Zandt County
Postal code : 75103
Phone Area Codes : 903
Area : 16.48 km2
Altitude : 505 feet / 154 meters
Capital city : Canton is capital of Van Zandt County
Establishment : January 01, 1850 (174 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 21:47:53 (21st December 2024)
Density : 239 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.13% (2010-2020)
Blackwell House Museum  Canton  TX IMG 5614 image
Blackwell House Museum Canton TX IMG 5614
Blackwell House Museum  Canton  TX IMG 5614 image

Geography

Canton is located at 32°33'23"N 95°51'48"W (32.5565200, -95.8633000).

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Demographics

The population of Canton increased by 9.13% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,581 - census
2011 3,540 -1.16% estimation process
2012 3,560 0.56% estimation process
2013 3,561 0.03% estimation process
2014 3,553 -0.23% estimation process
2015 3,741 5.03% estimation process
2016 3,788 1.24% estimation process
2017 3,814 0.68% estimation process
2018 3,834 0.52% estimation process
2019 3,861 0.7% estimation process
2020 3,941 2.03% estimation process

Canton zip code is 75103. County name: Van Zandt, County fips: 48467

People born in Canton (3)

People born in Canton, including United States Marine Calvin Graham, football player David Lunceford, football player Keavon Milton, .

List

Schools in Canton

College & universities near Canton, TX

Code Name City ZIP
225308 Trinity Valley Community College Athens (TX) 75751

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Canton, TX

Code Name Address Type
MIN Mineola 115 East Front St. RAIL
TYL Tyler, TX 303 North Bois D'Arc Street BUS
MSQ Mesquite, TX 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n BUS
DAG Dallas, TX 205 South Lamar Street BUS
DAL Union Station 400 South Houston St. RAIL

Post offices near Canton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Canton Post Office Canton (TX) 75103

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  • Canton , Minnesota city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 765 people.
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Other cities in Van Zandt County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Zandt County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Wills Point 3,703 City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Grand Saline 3,214 City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Van 2,778 City in Texas, USA
Edgewood 1,565 Town in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Fruitvale 437 Small town in Van Zandt County, Texas
Edom 387 City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Canton distances to largest Texas cities