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Cankton

Louisiana · 484 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Cankton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,731. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
+34%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2774155536918291990201020202024Cankton
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,731
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,026
+39%since 2000
from $12,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(341)
Black5.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(416)
Black9.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(11)
Diversity Score31.6%(153)
Diversity Score
32
+141%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cankton, Louisiana?

Cankton, Louisiana has about 484 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cankton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cankton, Louisiana earns about $36,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cankton, Louisiana expensive?

In Cankton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Cankton, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cankton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cankton, Louisiana?

About 16.9% of people in Cankton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cankton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cankton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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