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Canton

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.27
State:
South Dakota

Canton is a city located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Canton has a 2026 population of 2,923. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,075 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton is $60,850 with a poverty rate of 8.08%. The median age in Canton is 42.2 years: 40.6 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.9 males.

2.9K
Total Population
894
Density (mi²)
-25 -0.85%
Growth

Canton Population

Canton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,923-25-0.85%
20252,948-26-0.87%
20242,974-22-0.73%
20232,996-79-2.57%
20223,075150.49%
20213,060-9-0.29%
20203,075-486-13.65%
20193,561752.15%
20183,486391.13%
20173,447411.2%
20163,406521.55%
20153,354180.54%
20143,336331%
20133,303561.72%
20123,247772.43%
20113,170682.19%
20103,102451.47%
20003,11032311.59%
19902,787-99-3.43%
19802,8862218.29%
19702,6651546.13%
19602,511-19-0.75%
19502,530120.48%
19402,51800%

Median Age

Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 40.6 years

Canton Adults

There are 2,338 adults, (786 of whom are seniors) in Canton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,445 (47.6%)
Male: 1,588 (52.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton includes 92.28% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79992.28%
Two or more races1394.58%
Other race511.68%
Native American441.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race511.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79992.28%
Two or more races1394.58%
Native American441.45%

Canton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton 's average per capita income is $44,503. Household income levels show a median of $60,850. The poverty rate stands at 8.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,697-
Families$88,600$111,103
Households$60,850$80,332
Non Families$40,262$41,684

$44,503

Average Income

$60,850

Median Household Income

8.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)