Canby
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Canby is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, with 1,695 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,237 ft (377 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Porter, 7.1 miles SE.
- 1,695residents (2020 Census)
- 1,237 ftelevation · 377 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 757 / sq mipopulation density
- 56220ZIP code
About Canby
Canby is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Canby
- Median household income
- $58,365
- Median home value
- $128,300
- Median rent
- $588/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Canby had 1,695 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Density | 757 per sq mi (292 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canby at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,695 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7161° N, 96.2698° W |
| ZIP code | 56220 |
| Official website | canby.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2709604 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canby
- Porter7.1 mi SE
- Gary, SD10.7 mi NW
- St. Leo10.7 mi E
- Taunton13.2 mi SE
- Hendricks16.3 mi SW
- Ivanhoe17.4 mi S
- Astoria, SD17.5 mi SW
- Minneota17.7 mi SE
- Brandt, SD17.8 mi W
- Dawson18.2 mi NE
- Boyd20.4 mi NE
- Toronto, SD20.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canby
What county is Canby in?
Canby is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Canby, MN?
1,695 people lived in Canby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canby, MN?
The ZIP code of Canby is 56220.
What is the elevation of Canby?
1,237 feet (377 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canby?
Porter (7.1 mi), Gary (10.7 mi), St. Leo (10.7 mi), Taunton (13.2 mi), Hendricks (16.3 mi).
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