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Canova

South Dakota · 89 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Canova has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $31,100. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

89
−36%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
283 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
54.3
+36%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
58881181471771990201020202024Canova
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,358
−9%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
30.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$31,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.7
+3%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
78.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
33.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
5.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
51.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.4%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canova, South Dakota?

Canova, South Dakota has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canova, South Dakota earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canova, South Dakota expensive?

In Canova, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $31,100.

How educated are people in Canova, South Dakota?

About 1.8% 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 30.6% 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 78 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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