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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Canton

South Dakota · 2,787 residents · 3.27 sq mi
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Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,585. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $35,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,787
−10%vs 2000
vs 3,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.9%(220)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.7%(187)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.6%(240)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.7%(186)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244%(112)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.4%(401)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4416.8%(468)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 546.2%(174)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646.7%(187)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.5%(266)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.9%(247)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.6%(99)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,585
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,654 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,636
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,891 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$261
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,023)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.7%(51)
Ancestry
German33.5%(1,016)
American16.3%(494)
Dutch14.4%(438)
Norwegian12.8%(388)
Irish4.6%(139)
French3.5%(106)
English2.1%(65)
Italian1.6%(49)
Armenian1.2%(36)
Danish1.1%(34)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(32)
Scottish0.8%(24)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(24)
Russian0.5%(15)
Czech0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(412)
Married45.1%(568)
Widowed5.9%(74)
Divorced16.3%(206)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(283)
Married47.2%(552)
Widowed18.4%(215)
Divorced10.3%(120)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, South Dakota?

Canton, South Dakota has about 2,787 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Canton, South Dakota earns about $23,585 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 $35,700, and the typical rent is about $261 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 9.2% of people in Canton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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