Demographics & People — Canton, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,060 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 42.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,388 |
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| Family Households | 783 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,877 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,924 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 119 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,334 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Canton, South Dakota.
