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Canby, MN
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
Population
1,556
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
695
ZIP codes
0
Canby and its ZIP codes
Canby at a glance
- Canby is about 9.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,365, 34% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,300 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $588 a month.
Local data for Canby, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canby, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,365
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$128,300
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (515), Norwegian Americans (335), Irish Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellow Medicine County. PPP loans are for Canby.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,293
3,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.03M
FY 2026, $8,505 per person
How people get to work
Canby, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canby, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canby, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Canby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PorterCity | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| St. LeoCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Gary, SDCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| TauntonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HendricksCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| IvanhoeCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Astoria, SDTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MinneotaCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Brandt, SDTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| DawsonCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| BoydCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Clear Lake, SDCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| MadisonCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| Toronto, SDTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MariettaCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Altamont, SDTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canby, MN in?
- Canby is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Canby, MN?
- About 1,556 people live in Canby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canby?
- Nearby places include Porter (7.2 mi), St. Leo (11 mi), Gary, SD (11 mi), Taunton (13 mi), Hendricks (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023