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Canton

South Dakota · 3,066 residents · 3.27 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,066
−1%since 2000
from 3,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Canton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,650
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,163
+80%since 2000
from $17,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,862)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(40)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other7.4%(226)
Diversity Score22.9%(702)
Diversity Score
23
+608%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, South Dakota?

Canton, South Dakota has about 3,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canton, South Dakota earns about $61,650 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 $142,400, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, South Dakota?

About 16.7% 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 9.7% 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 279 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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