Canton, South Dakota
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]
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.
Geography[edit]
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]
2010 census[edit]
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]
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]
Canton is served by the Canton School District, which includes Canton High School.
Notable people[edit]
- Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Senator and Representative from Minnesota
- Frank M. Rines, artist and author
- Mary Hart, television personality
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- [Canton, South Dakota] at Curlie
Related pages[edit]
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