Canton Township, Fulton County, Illinois

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

As of the 2020 census[1] there were 14,217 people, 5,601 households, and 3,146 families residing in the township.

There were 6,284 housing units at an average density of 176.32 per square mile (68.08/km2).

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.

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.

Map of Illinois highlighting Fulton County