New Canton, Illinois facts for kids
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New Canton
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Location of New Canton in Pike County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Incorporated | March 31, 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 379.11/sq mi (146.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62356
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-52311 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396799 |
New Canton is a small town in Illinois, United States. It is located in Pike County, within Pleasant Vale Township. The town officially became a town on March 31, 1869.
In 2020, about 334 people lived in New Canton. This was a bit less than the 359 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is New Canton Located?
New Canton is found in the state of Illinois. It's about 26 miles southeast of a city called Quincy, right along Illinois Route 96.
The town sits near the mighty Mississippi River, about six miles away. It's on the edge of the flat land next to the river that can sometimes flood.
In 2010, the town covered an area of about 0.76 square miles (2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 424 | — | |
| 1890 | 424 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 476 | 12.3% | |
| 1910 | 473 | −0.6% | |
| 1920 | 540 | 14.2% | |
| 1930 | 479 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 517 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 449 | −13.2% | |
| 1960 | 449 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 486 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 420 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 405 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 417 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 359 | −13.9% | |
| 2020 | 334 | −7.0% | |
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In the year 2000, a census counted 417 people living in New Canton. These people lived in 176 different homes. About 124 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in New Canton were White.
Who Lives in New Canton?
In 2000, about one-third of the homes in New Canton had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together.
About 25% of the people in New Canton were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
How Much Do People Earn?
In 2000, the average income for a home in New Canton was about $24,583 per year. For families, the average income was about $30,893 per year.
About 18% of families and 20% of all people in New Canton lived below the poverty line. This included about 26% of children under 18 and 17% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: New Canton (Illinois) para niños
