Canton, South Dakota

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Canton, South Dakota

Canton is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,486 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lincoln County.

History[edit | edit source]

Canton was platted in 1868. The city was named after Canton, China, via the Canton River. A post office has been in operation in Canton since 1868.

Canton is located at 43°18′12″N 96°35′42″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km²), of which 3.21 square miles (8.31 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

2010 census[edit | edit source]

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,057 people, 1,204 households, and 792 families residing in the city. The population density was 952.0 inhabitants per square mile (367.5/km²). There were 1,306 housing units at an average density of 406.6 per square mile (157.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

2000 census[edit | edit source]

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,110 people, 1,204 households, and 792 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,015.0 people per square mile (391.8/km²). There were 1,306 housing units at an average density of 426.3 per square mile (164.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.17% White, 0.19% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

Education[edit | edit source]

Canton is served by the Canton School District, which includes Canton High School.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Senator and Representative from Minnesota
Frank M. Rines, artist and author
Mary Hart, television personality

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

[Canton, South Dakota] at Curlie

Related pages[edit | edit source]

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