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Canistota

South Dakota · 656 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Canistota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,882. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $63,800. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−6%since 2000
from 700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5035606176737301990201020202024Canistota
2024711
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,882
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,760
+75%since 2000
from $14,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(683)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score8.4%(55)
Diversity Score
8
+367%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canistota, South Dakota?

Canistota, South Dakota has about 656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canistota, South Dakota?

The typical household in Canistota, South Dakota earns about $40,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canistota, South Dakota expensive?

In Canistota, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Canistota, South Dakota?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Canistota, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canistota, South Dakota?

About 10.0% of people in Canistota, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canistota, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canistota, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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