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Canton township

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
37.899
State:
South Dakota

Canton township is located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Canton township has a 2026 population of 567. Canton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 555 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton township is $104,118 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Canton township is 48.2 years: 46.9 years for males, and 50.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 138.0 males.

567
Total Population
15
Density (mi²)
3 0.53%
Growth

Canton township Population

Canton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202656730.53%
202556430.53%
202456130.54%
2023558-7-1.24%
202256581.44%
202155720.36%
202055510.18%
2019610152.52%
2018595122.06%
2017583152.64%
2016568122.16%
201555630.54%
2014553122.22%
2013541142.66%
2012527173.33%
2011510142.82%
201049620.4%

Median Age

Overall: 48.2 years
Female: 50.8 years
Male: 46.9 years

Canton township Adults

There are 393 adults, (112 of whom are seniors) in Canton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 216 (42%)
Male: 298 (58%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton township includes 69.07% White, 29.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White35569.07%
Other race15229.57%
Two or more races71.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race15229.57%
Two or more races71.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White35569.07%

Canton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton township 's average per capita income is $59,219. Household income levels show a median of $104,118. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

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
Families$116,250$141,409
Households$104,118$136,028
Married Families$92,228-
Non Families--

$59,219

Average Income

$104,118

Median Household Income

0%

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)