Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 28, Canton City (Hensel)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Canton City (Hensel) is a small community located in North Dakota, within Pembina County. The total population is 28. It ranks as the 342nd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Canton City (Hensel) is 48.0 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 131% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Canton City (Hensel), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $26,300. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $249,900. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Canton City (Hensel) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population.

Education

42.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Canton City (Hensel) in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Canton City (Hensel), North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.