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Canton, South Dakota

Canton, South Dakota, in Lincoln county, is 18 miles S of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 145 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 3,110.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $46,058. People in Canton generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Canton than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Canton.

Commuting

In Canton, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Canton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCanton Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Canton Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Canton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Canton Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Canton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Canton Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Canton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Canton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Canton, SD

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens63
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work96
Short Commute Times94
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime96
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