Canton Township, MN is a small rural town located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. It has a population of 710 people, according to the US Census Bureau in 2019. The population density is 22 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Located just minutes away from the Mississippi River, Canton Township has many local businesses and organizations to explore. Popular outdoor activities include fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping at nearby state parks and county forests. There are also several local sporting events such as baseball games and cycling races during the summer months. Popular local businesses include Country Corner Grocery Store and Canton’s Olde Tyme Antiques & Collectables. For family fun there are year-round activities such as apple picking at Lolo's Apple Orchard or renting out one of their cabins for a weekend getaway. Other organizations in town include Canton Area Historical Society and the Cannon Valley Lions Club which both provide community outreach programs for youth.
The population in Canton township is 710. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canton township is 27.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canton township is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canton township
- 54.1% are married
- 5.4% are divorced
- 56.0% are married with children
- 2.1% have children, but are single
Race in Canton township
- 92.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander