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Canton City (Hensel)

North Dakota · 31 residents · 0.249 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−26%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+27%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10233750641990201020202024Canton City (Hensel)
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,217
+22%since 2000
from $21,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
33.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.6%(9)
Diversity Score49.8%(15)
Diversity Score
50
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
48.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.5%
+56.5 ptssince 2011
from 31.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
47.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota has about 31 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

About 18.5% 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 0.0% 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 28 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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