City

Canton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  South Dakota

👥4,378Population
💰$77,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$224,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,210 (40.5%)
Some College257 (8.6%)
Associates326 (10.9%)
Bachelors571 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree611 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College8.6%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$224,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units2,064
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Canton, SD

Canton is a city in South Dakota, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,378 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Canton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,813 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.32%).

Canton, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57013 4,378 $77,813 $224,600 $704 4.0% 39.5% 74.9%