Demographics & People — Canton, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,060 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Total Households | 1,388 |
| Family Households | 783 |
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,877 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 998 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 750 |
| Norwegian | 498 |
| American | 482 |
| Other groups | 263 |
| Dutch | 232 |
| Irish | 141 |
| English | 125 |
| French (except Basque) | 73 |
| Swedish | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 2,912 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 2,924 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 119 |
| Population 18+ | 2,334 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canton, South Dakota.