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Canova

South Dakota · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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Canova has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+14%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
506 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+23%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58881181471771990201020202024Canova
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,368
+60%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.236
−15%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(154)
Black3.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(12)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% 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 Canova, South Dakota?

Canova, South Dakota has about 159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canova, South Dakota earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Canova, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Canova, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canova, South Dakota?

About 21.4% of people in Canova, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canova, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canova, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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