Canton
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Canton is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, with 3,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,270 ft (387 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairview, 7.5 miles SE.
- 3,066residents (2020 Census)
- 1,270 ftelevation · 387 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 938 / sq mipopulation density
- 57013ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a city in South Dakota and the county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. Canton is located 18 miles south of Sioux Falls in southeastern South Dakota. The city was named by Norwegian settler and former legislator James M. Wahl. The population was 3,066 as of the 2020 census.
The City of Canton was the recipient of the South Dakota Community of the Year Award in 2004 and in 2011. The city is also home to the Canton Industrial Park, which became the first South Dakota Certified Ready Site in July of 2012.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $60,850
- Median home value
- $191,400
- Median rent
- $673/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Canton had 3,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 938 per sq mi (362 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.27 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3031° N, 96.5856° W |
| ZIP code | 57013 |
| Official website | cantonsd.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4609500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Fairview7.5 mi SE
- Inwood, IA7.6 mi E
- Worthing9.4 mi W
- Harrisburg11.1 mi NW
- Shindler11.6 mi N
- Larchwood, IA12.9 mi NE
- Hudson13.6 mi SE
- Alvord, IA14.4 mi E
- Rowena15.0 mi N
- Anderson15.0 mi N
- Lennox15.8 mi W
- Lester, IA15.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Canton, SD?
3,066 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, SD?
The ZIP code of Canton is 57013.
What is the elevation of Canton?
1,270 feet (387 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Fairview (7.5 mi), Inwood (7.6 mi), Worthing (9.4 mi), Harrisburg (11.1 mi), Shindler (11.6 mi).
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