Canton, IL

Canton, Illinois

Canton, Illinois, in Fulton county, is 25 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 134 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 15,288.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 45% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Canton compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $39,910.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($1,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Canton. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Canton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Canton, IL

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Canton Almanac

Canton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Canton Public Libraries

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Canton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Canton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Canton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Canton Hospitals

GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
210 WEST WALNUT STREET
(309) 647-5240
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Canton

Canton High Schools (2004)

CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
1001 N MAIN ST
309-647-1820
Serves 820 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

ILLINOIS RIVER CORRECTIONAL CTR
PO BOX 999
309-647-7030
A Non-traditional School
Serves 504 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 72

SPOON RIVER ACADEMY
23235 N COUNTY 22
309-547-3041
A Non-traditional School
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

Canton Colleges

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Graham Hospital School of Nursing

Lamonts International School of Cosmetology

Spoon River College

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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