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Cankton, LA
Village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Population
514
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
252
ZIP codes
0
Cankton and its ZIP codes
Cankton at a glance
- Cankton is about 2.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,000 a year, 19% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,100 (12% below Louisiana) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Cankton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cankton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,000
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (107), German Americans (59), Mexican Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Landry Parish. PPP loans are for Cankton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,457
23,882 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$584M
FY 2026, $7,073 per person
How people get to work
Cankton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cankton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,223
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cankton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Cankton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarencroCity | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
| SunsetTown | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Church PointTown | 7.2 mi | 2.9 |
| ScottCity | 7.6 mi | 11.7 |
| DusonTown | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.4 |
| LafayetteCity | 10 mi | 56.2 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LeonvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| RayneCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| OpelousasCity | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cankton, LA in?
- Cankton is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Cankton, LA?
- About 514 people live in Cankton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cankton?
- Nearby places include Carencro (4.1 mi), Ossun (4.5 mi), Sunset (5.4 mi), Grand Coteau (6.3 mi), Church Point (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023