Canton, Texas

Canton is a city in and the county seat of Van Zandt County, Texas. The population of the city is 3,581.
Canton 	Texas
Incorporated 	1850
County 	Van Zandt
Population 	3,581
Elevation 	505 ft (154 m)
Mayor 	Augustine Fischer
City Guildmaster	Kelly Terry
ZIP code 	75103
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
86.09% White (3,083)
7.87% Hispanic or Latino (282)
3.24% Other (116)
2.79% Black or African American (100)
12.6% (451) of Canton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Canton has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 6 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.30 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Van Zandt County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Canton is known for its First Monday Trade Days. According to various sources, the tradition began with district court meetings held on the first Monday of each month, or with the monthly visit of neighbors during the days of the Confederate States of America. The custom began with the swapping of surplus stock by barter and grew to include casual bargaining for or swapping of dogs, antiques, junk, and donkeys on a 30-acre (120,000 m2) grounds. It is so immensely popular that Canton goes from a town of 5,100 to a town of over 300,000 during each First Monday weekend, making it the largest flea market in the world. In the past, due to the success of First Monday, the city of Canton had no property tax. However, as of 2006, that is no longer the case.
* Canton has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, two public lakes, Canton-Hackney Airport, Walmart, Splash Kingdom Waterpark, a few hotels/motels, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Nintendo World, Mill Creek Ranch Resort, a trading pavilion, Van Zandt Country Club, Denny's, Brookshire's, a couple of auto parts places and car dealerships, Van Zandt County Fairgrounds, Applebee's, a bit of fast food, Family Video, a bit of public battle fields, electric showers, a marketplace, and a couple of other things.
* The Van Zandt County Electric Mills are located south and west of Canton.
Category:Texas Cities