Cankton, Louisiana
Cankton: City in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Cankton is a city located in the county of Saint Landry Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 484 and a population density of 237 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 504 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cankton
| Population : | 504 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Saint Landry Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 2.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:27:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 247 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cankton is located at 30°20'46"N 92°6'34"W (30.3460300, -92.1095700).
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Demographics
The population of Cankton increased by 3.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 484 | - | census |
| 2011 | 487 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 491 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 491 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 498 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 501 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 504 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 508 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 506 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 505 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 504 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Cankton, Coulee Croche
Schools in Cankton
College & universities near Cankton, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434061 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette (LA) | 70506-4109 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cankton, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cankton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carencr Post Office | Carencro (LA) | 70520 |
Other cities in Saint Landry Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Landry Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | 15,562 | Parish seat of St. |
| Eunice | 9,655 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Sunset | 2,962 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Port Barre | 2,093 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Krotz Springs | 1,157 | Town in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Leonville | 1,093 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Arnaudville | 1,041 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Melville | 1,023 | Town in St. |
| Washington | 903 | Town in St. |
| Grand Coteau | 897 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
