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Canton City (Hensel)

North Dakota · 30 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $26,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−33%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+16%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10233750641990201020202024Canton City (Hensel)
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$43,714
+103%since 2000
from $21,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+106%since 2010
from 0.267 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.4%(6)
Diversity Score42.1%(12)
Diversity Score
42
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+36.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
82.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2011
from 31.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2012
from 37.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
46.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota?

Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota has about 28 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota expensive?

In Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota, the median home is worth about $26,300.

How educated are people in Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota?

About 25.0% of people in Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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