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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canton

South Dakota · 3,110 residents · 3.27 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,654. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,110
+12%since 1990
from 2,787 in 1990
1990 – 2025
951 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 852 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,654
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,585 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,891
+54%since 1990
from $11,636 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.4% rent
1.9
+28%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,023)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.6%(18)
Diversity Score3.2%(101)
3
+803%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, South Dakota?

Canton, South Dakota has about 3,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Canton, South Dakota earns about $38,654 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, South Dakota?

About 17.4% 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 4.7% 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 323 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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