Canova, South Dakota facts for kids
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Canova, South Dakota
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Location in Miner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Miner |
| Incorporated | 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 283.44/sq mi (109.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57321
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-09420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267309 |
Canova is a small town in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, 89 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history. The town celebrated its 125th birthday in 2008!
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A Look Back at Canova's History
Canova was officially planned and marked out in 1883. This process is called "platting." The town got its name from a famous Italian artist named Antonio Canova. He was a sculptor known for his beautiful marble statues.
Did you know that Ted and Dorothy Hustead, who started the famous Wall Drug Store in South Dakota, lived in Canova for a short time before moving to Wall?
Where is Canova Located?
Canova is a small town, covering about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits. The United States Census Bureau measures these areas.
Who Lives in Canova?
This section shares information about the people living in Canova, based on official counts called "censuses."
Canova's Population Over Time
The table below shows how the number of people living in Canova has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 169 | — | |
| 1910 | 311 | 84.0% | |
| 1920 | 338 | 8.7% | |
| 1930 | 364 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 333 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 340 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 247 | −27.4% | |
| 1970 | 204 | −17.4% | |
| 1980 | 194 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 172 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −18.6% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −15.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Canova's Community in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 105 people living in Canova. These people lived in 47 different homes, and 24 of those were families.
The town had about 131 people per square kilometer (338.7 people per square mile). There were 59 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Canova (98.1%) were White. A small number (1.9%) were African American. About 7.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 47 homes:
- About 21% had children under 18 living there.
- About 43% were married couples living together.
- A small number (2.1%) had a female head of the household without a husband.
- Another small number (6.4%) had a male head of the household without a wife.
- Almost half (48.9%) were not families.
- About 25.5% of all homes had a single person aged 65 or older living alone.
On average, there were about 2.23 people in each home. For families, the average was about 3.17 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Canova in 2010 was 44.3 years old.
- 21% of residents were under 18.
- About 9.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 21% were between 25 and 44.
- About 27.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 21% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 47.6% of the town's population was male, and 52.4% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Canova (Dakota del Sur) para niños
