| Place Name | Cankton |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70584 |
| County | Saint Landry Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 587 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 20.45% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 93.68% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Opelousas, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 3rd |
| State House Districts | 39 |
| State Senate Districts | 26 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 93.68% |
| African American | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.69% |