Canton township, Pennsylvania
Canton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canton township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,269. The land area covers 14.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,269 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,417 | ±304 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,622 | ±328 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,417 | ±304 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 205 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $147,900 | ±$38,442 |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | ±$177 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,680 | ±$3,938 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,961 | ±$4,134 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | ±7.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,609 | ±645 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,243 | ±313 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,266 (2024)
ID: 187345
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SEC./TRES.
655 GROVE AVE, WASHINGTON PA 15301
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Canton | KG-06 | Canton, PA | |
| Regular School Canton | 07-12 | Canton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Avella, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Avella, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bethel Park, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bentleyville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BENTLEYVILLE, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Washington Health System School of Nursing
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College | 3.1 mi away | 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA, 15301 |
7242233172
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CITIZENS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 55 SOUTH COLLEGE ST, WASHINGTON, PA, 15301 |
(724) 222-2400
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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
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College | 3.5 mi away | 242 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA, 15301-6822 |
7242225330
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CHARTIERS-HOUSTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 730 WEST GRANT ST, HOUSTON, PA, 15342 |
(724) 745-4300
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Washington & Jefferson College
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College | 3.8 mi away | 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301 |
7245031001
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FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 35 N JEFFERSON AVE, CANONSBURG, PA, 15317 |
(724) 745-1308
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Western Area Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 4.8 mi away | 688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg, PA, 15317 |
7247462890162
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AVELLA AREA LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 11 SCHOOL COURT, AVELLA, PA, 15312 |
(724) 587-5688
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Bethany College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV, 26032 |
3048297000
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HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 52 FOURTH ST, MCDONALD, PA, 15057 |
(724) 926-8400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASHINGTON 3 NE, PA US, located 6.1 miles from Canton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 3.32" | 9.9" |
| February | 40.1° | 21.7° | 30.9° | 2.52" | 7.5" |
| March | 49.4° | 28.7° | 39.1° | 3.51" | 6.1" |
| April | 62.6° | 39.5° | 51.1° | 3.26" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.9° | 49.1° | 60.5° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 57.9° | 68.9° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.4° | 61.7° | 72.6° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 60.3° | 71.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 53.5° | 64.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 42.6° | 53.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.9° | 33.4° | 42.7° | 3.11" | 1.8" |
| December | 41.4° | 25.9° | 33.7° | 3.32" | 6.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfdale CDP | CDP | 0.1 mi | — |
| Washington city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Meadowlands CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| East Washington borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| McGovern CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Taylorstown CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212511176. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.