Canton is a town located in Hartford County, in the state of Connecticut (CT), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 24.6 square miles (64.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 347 ft. With a population of approximately 8,840 residents, Canton offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.45% males and 51.55% females, and it has a population density of 359.35 people per square mile (138.75/km²). Canton lies at a latitude of 41.84 and a longitude of -72.92, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (17.7%), German (15.5%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 06019.