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Canton Local Guide

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Living in Canton, SD

Canton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of approximately 3,000. The town's population, at an average age of just under 39, is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 38. The majority of Canton residents own their homes, and 25% of residents rent. The average rent of $692 per month is slightly below the state average.

Canton has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (24%) compared to the national average (19%). Additionally, 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Canton: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $71,000, Canton workers earn around $6,000 more than the average South Dakota resident. The town's average income, however, is just about on par with the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 23 minutes, Canton's commute time is longer than the state average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (51%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.