About Canton
Set in the central part of Kansas, Canton is a tiny community, home to 664 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Canton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,328 residents per square mile.
📰 Canton News Today
- Obituary information for Frederick L.A. Renken wigginsfuneralhomes.com · Jan 20
- 1 of 2 suspects arrested after Canton bar break-in from ceiling KWCH · Feb 5
- Ladonna M. Westbrook Obituary Nov 21, 2025 Stockham Family Funeral Home · Nov 21
- James W. White Obituary (2026) - Canton, KS - Olson's Mortuary - Canton Legacy obituary · Feb 12
- Sheriff's office makes arrest after video showed thieves rappel through roof of Kansas bar KAKE · Feb 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Canton Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Canton — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Canton
- Canton City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Canton
- Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)664
Rank in state#245 of 626
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density1,328/sq mi
Coordinates38.3859, -97.4300