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Canton Township, Fulton County, Illinois

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Township in Illinois, United States
Canton Township
Township
Location in Fulton CountyLocation in Fulton County
Fulton County's location in IllinoisFulton County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 40°34′54″N 90°02′47″W / 40.58167°N 90.04639°W / 40.58167; -90.04639
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFulton
EstablishedNovember 6, 1849
Area
 • Total35.64 sq mi (92.3 km)
 • Land34.74 sq mi (90.0 km)
 • Water0.90 sq mi (2.3 km)  2.53%
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Population
 • Total14,217
 • Density400/sq mi (150/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes61427, 61520, 61531
FIPS code17-057-11020

Canton Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,217 and it contained 6,284 housing units.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Canton Township has a total area of 35.64 square miles (92.31 km), of which 34.74 square miles (89.98 km) (or 97.47%) is land and 0.90 square miles (2.33 km) (or 2.53%) is water.

Cities, towns, villages

Unincorporated towns

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

Cemeteries

The township contains these seven cemeteries: Greenwood, Hanson, Johnson, Norris, Saint Josephs, Saint Marys and White Chapel.

Major highways

Airports and landing strips

  • Ingersoll Airport

Lakes

  • Van Winkle Lake

Landmarks

  • Big Creek Park
  • Graham Hosp

Demographics

As of the 2020 census there were 14,217 people, 5,601 households, and 3,146 families residing in the township. The population density was 398.92 inhabitants per square mile (154.02/km). There were 6,284 housing units at an average density of 176.32 per square mile (68.08/km). The racial makeup of the township was 85.74% White, 7.56% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.56% of the population.

There were 5,601 households, out of which 23.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.72% were married couples living together, 7.48% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 43.83% were non-families. 36.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.81.

The township's age distribution consisted of 16.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,836, and the median income for a family was $60,896. Males had a median income of $45,208 versus $23,565 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,994. About 13.9% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200015,990—
201015,703−1.8%
202014,217−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

School districts

  • Canton Union School District 66

Political districts

References

  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

External links

Places adjacent to Canton Township, Fulton County, Illinois
Fairview Township Farmington Township Trivoli Township, Peoria County
Joshua Township Canton Township Orion Township
Putman Township Buckheart Township Banner Township
Municipalities and communities of Fulton County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Lewistown
Cities
Map of Illinois highlighting Fulton County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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