Canton, MN is a small rural community located just south of the Twin Cities. With a population of only 468 people, it has the charm of a small-town and all the beauty that comes with living in a rural area. Popular local businesses include The Canton Café, Badger Liquor Store, and KB’s Market. Year-round outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hunting, and biking are popular in Canton and its surrounding areas. Organizations like the Canton Lions Club are dedicated to helping out those in need and holding community events throughout the year. Local sporting events such as softball tournaments take place at Canton Elementary School during the summer months.
The population in Canton is 468. There are 458 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canton is 37, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canton is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canton
- 46.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 7.2% have children, but are single
Race in Canton
- 95.4% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander