Cankton
Village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Cankton is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with 583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ossun, 4.3 miles S.
- 583residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 286 / sq mipopulation density
- 70584ZIP code
About Cankton
Cankton is a village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cankton had a population of 583. It is part of the Opelousas–Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Cankton
- Median household income
- $72,000
- Median home value
- $191,100
- Median rent
- $668/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Cankton had 583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 286 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cankton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 583 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3455° N, 92.1131° W |
| ZIP code | 70584 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2212420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cankton
- Ossun4.3 mi S
- Carencro5.0 mi SE
- Sunset5.0 mi NE
- Grand Coteau6.6 mi NE
- Church Point7.4 mi NW
- Scott7.4 mi S
- Duson8.7 mi SW
- Branch10.3 mi W
- Lafayette10.8 mi SE
- Leonville11.2 mi NE
- Arnaudville11.5 mi E
- Rayne11.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cankton
What county is Cankton in?
Cankton is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Cankton, LA?
583 people lived in Cankton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cankton, LA?
The ZIP code of Cankton is 70584.
What is the elevation of Cankton?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cankton?
Ossun (4.3 mi), Carencro (5.0 mi), Sunset (5.0 mi), Grand Coteau (6.6 mi), Church Point (7.4 mi).
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