Canton Valley, Connecticut facts for kids
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Canton Valley, Connecticut
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 Canton Valley, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Canton Valley, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Canton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,489 |
| • Density | 838/sq mi (324/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
06019
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| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-12370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378341 |
Canton Valley, often just called Canton, is a small village in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is a special type of community known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2017, about 1,489 people lived in Canton Valley.
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Exploring Canton Valley: Location and Roads
Canton Valley is found in the southern part of the larger town of Canton. It's easy to get around thanks to its main roads.
Major Roads in Canton Valley
- U.S. Routes 202 and 44: These two important roads run together through the village. They are known as the Albany Turnpike.
- Route 202 goes east towards Avon and west towards Torrington.
- Route 44 heads northwest towards Winsted.
- Connecticut Route 177: Also called Lovely Street, this road goes south from Canton Valley to Unionville.
- Dowd Avenue: This street leads southwest from Canton Valley to Collinsville. Collinsville is the biggest community in the town of Canton.
Size of Canton Valley
According to the United States Census Bureau, Canton Valley covers a total area of about 4.6 square kilometers (which is about 1.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Canton Valley?
The people who live in Canton Valley make up its community. Let's look at some facts about the population.
Population Numbers
In the year 2000, there were 1,565 people living in Canton Valley. These people lived in 749 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Canton Valley includes people of all ages.
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 33% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Canton Valley was 40 years old.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Canton Valley was about $46,543 per year. For families, the average income was around $64,028 per year.
