Canton township, South Dakota
Canton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canton township is a geographic entity located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 568. The land area covers 37.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 568 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs | ±14.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 194 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 194 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 194 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $508,500 | ±$102,146 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,118 | ±$34,884 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,520 | ±$17,203 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 275 | ±173 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
GUS Population: 561 (2024)
ID: 225727
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PEGGY VAN DE KIEFT
48383 281ST ST, CANTON SD 57013-5828
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GUS Population: 75,244 (2024)
ID: 174996
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
104 N MAIN ST, 30, CANTON SD 57013-1787
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Canton | 09-12 | Canton, SD | |
| Regular School Canton | 06-08 | Canton, SD | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-05 | Canton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beresford, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beresford, SD | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | INWOOD, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Augustana University
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College | 17.6 mi away | 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57197-0001 |
6052745516
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CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 225 N BROADWAY, CANTON, SD, 57013 |
(605) 987-5831
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Kairos University
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College | 17.6 mi away | 2100 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105 |
6053366588
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HARRISBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 200 WILLOW STREET, ROOM C100, HARRISBURG, SD, 57032 |
(605) 767-7910
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University of Sioux Falls
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College | 18.0 mi away | 1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105-1699 |
6053315000
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INWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 103 S MAIN ST, INWOOD, IA, 51240 |
(712) 753-4814
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Sanford Medical Center
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College | 18.4 mi away | 1305 W. 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57117-5039 |
6053337544
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LENNOX COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 208 W. 5TH STREET, LENNOX, SD, 57039 |
(605) 647-2203
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California Intercontinental University
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College | 18.9 mi away | 101 South Reid Street, Suite 307, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 |
9493590045
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HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 316 WHEELOCK, HUDSON, SD, 57034 |
(605) 984-2179
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CANTON, SD US, located 3.7 miles from Canton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3° | 5.8° | 15.5° | 0.56" | 7.0" |
| February | 30.6° | 10.5° | 20.5° | 0.75" | 8.5" |
| March | 43.7° | 22.0° | 32.8° | 1.31" | 4.7" |
| April | 57.8° | 34.3° | 46.1° | 2.88" | 2.8" |
| May | 69.8° | 46.7° | 58.3° | 4.08" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.8° | 58.2° | 69.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 61.8° | 72.5° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 59.0° | 69.6° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 50.3° | 62.0° | 2.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 36.4° | 48.2° | 2.21" | 0.8" |
| November | 43.5° | 23.0° | 33.3° | 1.15" | 4.8" |
| December | 29.4° | 11.3° | 20.3° | 0.77" | 7.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Canton city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Worthing city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Fairview town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Inwood city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Harrisburg city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Shindler CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4608309540. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.