Canton City, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 33 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.4%
 
Males: 12  (38.5%)
Females: 21  (61.5%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58241

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-648,737,814 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Canton City $-648,737,814
ND $71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,861 (it was $21,511 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $30,113 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Canton City:

$30,113
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $54,717; detached houses: $55,540
March 2022 cost of living index in Canton City: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.4%

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    • 1846.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: English (50.0%), Norwegian (50.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 226 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born (4.8% North America).

This city:

4.8%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Canton City city:

1.1% ($199)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (131.8 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (331.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (677.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Crystal, ND (2.5 miles),
Cavalier, ND (2.8 miles ),
Mountain, ND (3.0 miles),
Hoople, ND (3.3 miles ),
St. Thomas, ND (3.3 miles ),
Hamilton, ND (3.6 miles),
Bathgate, ND (4.0 miles),
Edinburg, ND (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 48.69 N, Longitude: 97.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in Canton City, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Canton City, ND in 2022

Canton City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Canton City, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Canton City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 49% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Canton City city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 5/19/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.2 miles away from the city center caused $200,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canton City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 678.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 320.3 miles away from Canton City center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 204.1 miles away from Canton City center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 499.4 miles away from Canton City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pembina County (35) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 28
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 32, Storms: 15, Snows: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Canton City:

  • WEDGEWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CAVALIER, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canton City:

  • University of North Dakota (about 60 miles; Grand Forks, ND; Full-time enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 80 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 131 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 133 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 134 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Bemidji State University (about 154 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • Minot State University (about 170 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)

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Pembina County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.7 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

46.2%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Canton City:

Marital status in Canton City, ND
  • Never married: 30.0%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Canton City:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.5%
  • Unemployed: 17.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canton City, ND (based on Pembina County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,11123
Catholic1,2387
Evangelical Protestant85211
Other2-
None2,210-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Pembina County:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

10.58 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.4%
North Dakota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$34
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$52
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$664
Totals for Government 0$0 6$750

Canton City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $12,000 ($363.64)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $8,000 ($242.42)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($181.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($151.52)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($121.21)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($121.21)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($90.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($90.91)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($90.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($30.30)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($30.30)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($60.61)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($30.30)

Canton City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($212.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($212.12)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($30.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($363.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Highways: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Other: $2,000 ($60.61)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($454.55)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $7,000 ($212.12)
    Other Selective Sales: $2,000 ($60.61)
    Other License: $2,000 ($60.61)

Canton City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $114,000 ($3454.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $102,000 ($3090.91)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($363.64)

Canton City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,000 ($393.94)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $35,000 ($1060.61)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $28,000 ($848.48)

Strongest AM radio stations in Canton City:

  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KXPO (1340 AM; 1 kW; GRAFTON, ND; Owner: KGPC COMPANY)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KNDK (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LANGDON, ND; Owner: KNDK, INC.)
  • KCNN (1590 AM; 5 kW; EAST GRAND FORKS, MN; Owner: KRAD, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canton City:

  • KYTZ (106.7 FM; WALHALLA, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAOC (105.1 FM; CAVALIER, ND; Owner: TWO RIVERS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Canton City:

  • KNRR (Channel 12; PEMBINA, ND; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K58BP (Channel 58; GLASSTON, ND; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF FARGO LLC)
  • KGFE (Channel 2; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDAZ-TV (Channel 8; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.0mTotal length
  • 2,429Total average daily traffic
  • 263Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,429Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canton City, ND
  • 69.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.4%Electricity
  • 15.4%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Canton City, ND
  • 100.0%Electricity


Canton City compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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