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Canton

South Dakota · 3,001 residents (2025 est.) · 3.27 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,033
−2%since 2000
from 3,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,850
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,654 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,560
+110%since 2000
from $17,891 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+25%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,023)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(183)
Diversity Score18.1%(548)
Diversity Score
18
+458%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, South Dakota?

Canton, South Dakota has about 3,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canton, South Dakota earns about $60,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, South Dakota expensive?

In Canton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $191,400, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, South Dakota?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, South Dakota?

About 8.1% of people in Canton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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