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Cankton

Louisiana · 583 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 $36,957. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
+61%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2774155536918291990201020202024Cankton
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,957
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,317
+42%since 2000
from $12,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+195%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(477)
Black12.2%(71)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score38.3%(223)
Diversity Score
38
+192%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cankton, Louisiana?

Cankton, Louisiana has about 583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cankton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Cankton, Louisiana earns about $36,957 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Cankton, Louisiana?

About 28.1% 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 36.6% 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 260 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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