Canton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Canton, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Canton
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Location of Canton in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Canton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Settled | 1796 |
| Incorporated | 1864 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
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| • Total | 1,735 |
| • Density | 1,506.08/sq mi (581.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17724
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-11160 |
Canton is a small town, called a borough, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the northeastern area of Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 1,723 people lived there.
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Where is Canton Located?
Canton is found in the southwestern part of Bradford County. It sits in the valley of Towanda Creek. Even though it's surrounded by Canton Township, it's its own separate town.
Important roads like Pennsylvania Route 14 go through Canton. This road goes north to Troy (about 10 miles away) and south to Trout Run (about 25 miles away). Another road, Pennsylvania Route 414, starts in Canton and heads east to Monroeton (about 21 miles away).
The U.S. Census Bureau says Canton covers about 1.16 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Canton's Weather
Canton has a changing climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, with average high temperatures around 80.9°F (27.2°C). The coldest month is January, with average high temperatures around 32.8°F (0.4°C).
The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, with September often being the wettest month. Snowfall is common in winter, especially from December to March.
| Climate data for Canton, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1976–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
70 (21) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
81 (27) |
68 (20) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.8 (0.4) |
35.7 (2.1) |
44.1 (6.7) |
57.5 (14.2) |
68.9 (20.5) |
76.5 (24.7) |
80.9 (27.2) |
79.2 (26.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
60.4 (15.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
37.7 (3.2) |
57.8 (14.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.8 (−4.6) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
33.6 (0.9) |
45.4 (7.4) |
56.2 (13.4) |
64.6 (18.1) |
68.9 (20.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
60.0 (15.6) |
48.8 (9.3) |
38.6 (3.7) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
46.9 (8.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.9 (−9.5) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
33.3 (0.7) |
43.5 (6.4) |
52.6 (11.4) |
57.0 (13.9) |
55.5 (13.1) |
48.1 (8.9) |
37.3 (2.9) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
21.5 (−5.8) |
36.0 (2.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−21 (−29) |
−16 (−27) |
10 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
23 (−5) |
13 (−11) |
2 (−17) |
−18 (−28) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.87 (73) |
2.12 (54) |
3.30 (84) |
3.63 (92) |
3.58 (91) |
3.76 (96) |
3.83 (97) |
3.87 (98) |
4.34 (110) |
3.83 (97) |
2.97 (75) |
3.09 (78) |
41.19 (1,046) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.1 (26) |
9.9 (25) |
8.8 (22) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.8 (7.1) |
8.8 (22) |
42.1 (107) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 13.2 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 12.7 | 145.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.7 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 27.1 |
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Who Lives in Canton?
The number of people living in Canton has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 710 people. The population grew to 2,154 in 1920, but then went down a bit. In 2020, about 1,723 people lived in Canton.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 710 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,194 | 68.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,393 | 16.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,525 | 9.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,637 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,154 | 31.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,904 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,040 | 7.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,118 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,102 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,037 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,959 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,966 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,807 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,976 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,723 | −12.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,720 | −13.0% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,807 people living in Canton. Most of the people (about 98.67%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 31.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Canton was 36 years old. About 27.4% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Canton
Canton has been home to several notable people:
- John H. Brown Jr. (1891–1963): He was a highly respected Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
- Harry Davenport (1866–1949): A very famous actor who worked in films and on stage for over 76 years. He was born in Canton and often visited for holidays. He played important supporting roles in many classic movies from the 1930s and 1940s, including Dr. Meade in Gone with the Wind.
- Mial Eben Lilley (1850–1915): He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, helping to make laws for the country.
- Joseph L. Townsend (1849–1942): He wrote many hymns for the Latter-day Saint church.
- Marie Townsend (1851–1912): An author and composer.
- J. Lilian Vandevere (1885–1957): An author, composer, and music teacher.
- Hollis Dann (1861–1939): An American music educator and director of choirs.
See also
In Spanish: Canton (Pensilvania) para niños
