Canton, New York

Canton, New York
Canton in 1945
Map highlighting Canton's location within St. Lawrence County
Canton, New York
Location of Canton in New York
Coordinates: 44°35′51″N 75°10′16″W / 44.59750°N 75.17111°W / 44.59750; -75.17111
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Established1805
Government
 • Village MayorMichael E. Dalton
 • Town SupervisorMary Ann Ashley
Area
 • Total
105.86 sq mi (274.18 km2)
 • Land104.76 sq mi (271.33 km2)
 • Water1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,638
 • Density106.1/sq mi (40.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13617
Area code315
DemonymCantonian
Cantonite
Websitecantonny.gov
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Canton is an incorporated town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 11,638 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Canton, the other named Rensselaer Falls. The town is named after the great port of Canton (now named Guangzhou) in China. Canton is the home of St. Lawrence University and the State University of New York at Canton. The Canton Central School District is based in the village of Canton.