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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

Total population
3,110
+12%since 1990
from 2,787 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(227)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(230)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(263)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(214)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.1%(189)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(377)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.4%(480)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.3%(381)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.3%(228)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.8%(212)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.3%(197)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.6%(112)
US avg: 1.5%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
28.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Canton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

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
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%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(298)
Married63.2%(723)
Widowed0.9%(10)
Divorced9.9%(113)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(267)
Married58.4%(707)
Widowed11.3%(137)
Divorced8.2%(99)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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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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