| General Information | | |
| City Name | Canton | |
| State | Illinois | |
| Population 2000 | 15,256 | |
| Housing Units | 6,098 | |
| Total Area | 8 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 8 square miles | |
| Population Density | 1,948 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 777 units/square mile | |
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| Larceny Thefts | | |
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