Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,288.
Geography
Canton is located at 40°33′28″ North, 90°2′3″ West (40.557737, -90.034264)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.7 km˛ (8.0 mi˛). 20.3 km˛ (7.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.00% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,288 people, 5,677 households, and 3,616 families residing in the city. The population density is 751.9/km˛ (1,947.8/mi˛). There are 6,098 housing units at an average density of 299.9/km˛ (776.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 89.59% White, 8.85% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 2.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Canton is a town located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,334. The town is named after Canton in China.
The Town of Canton also contains a village named Canton.
History
The town was organized in 1805. The name Canton was supposedly selected due to contemporaty interests in the China trade. Canton was one of the original ten towns of the county. An academy, first established in 1831, became St. Lawrence University.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 274.3 km˛ (105.9 mi˛). 271.4 km˛
Canton is a town located in Haywood County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,029.
Geography
Canton is located at 35°32'5" North, 82°50'15" West (35.534828, -82.837422)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.9 km˛ (3.8 mi˛). 9.9 km˛ (3.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Canton is located on the Pigeon River.
History
Canton was founded in 1889 as Buford. The name was changed to Pigeon River in 1891. The name was changed to Canton in 1893. The town was named for
Canton is a village located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 5,882. It is the county seat of St. Lawrence County.
The Village of Canton is centrally located in the Town of Canton.
History
The first attempt at settlement was made in 1800, but the first permanent settlement occurred in 1801. The early economy was based on farming and lumbering. The village was incorporated in 1845. St. Lawrence University was founded here in 1856, and the State University of New York at Canton was begun in 1906.
Geography
Canton is located at 44°35'51"
Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,911. It is the county seat of Madison County6.
Although not a major battle site during the Civil War, Canton was important as a rail and logistics center. Many wounded soldiers were treated in or transported through the city, and as a consequence it has a large Confederate cemetery.
Canton was the birthplace of guitarist and blues singer Elmore James.
The film A Time to Kill, based on a novel by John Grisham, was filmed in Canton.
The city is home to a
Canton is a city located in Cherokee County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,709. Canton is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, with an estimated population of 13,195 in 2003. The city is the county seat of Cherokee County6.
Geography
Canton is located at 34°13'38" North, 84°29'41" West (34.227307, -84.494727)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.9 km˛ (14.3 mi˛). 36.9 km˛ (14.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,709 people,
