Canton, North Carolina Population 2022
Canton is a city located in Haywood County North Carolina. Canton has a 2020 population of 4,416. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,197 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $56,909 with a poverty rate of 8.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $676 per month, and the median house value is $155,100. The median age in Canton is 40.2 years, 35.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- White: 95.76%
- Other race: 2.06%
- Two or more races: 0.95%
- Black or African American: 0.79%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,130 | 95.76% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 89 | 2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.95% |
Canton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,743 | 2.44 | 55.8 |
| Married | 703 | 3.25 | 70.1 |
| Male | 96 | 3.57 | 95.8 |
| Female | 168 | 3.54 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 776 | 1.34 | 36 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 4.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 525 | 16.15% |
| High School Graduate | 817 | 25.13% |
| Some College | 1,064 | 32.73% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 10.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 5.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 6.06% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| White | 3,124 | 2,513 | 356 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | |
| Hispanic | 53 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
95.05% of Canton residents speak only English, while 4.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 149 | 47 | 31.54% |
| Black | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
| White | 3,907 | 305 | 7.81% |
| Other | 47 | NaN% |
8.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.52%
Male Poverty Rate
12.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Hispanic, with 31.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.09%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 9.43% |
| Black | 4 | 11.76% |
Canton Veterans by Education
5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.53%
Born in Canton
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.01% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 69.53% having been born in North Carolina. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,584 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 5,117 | 2,533 | 7.07% |
| 1940 | 5,037 | -80 | -0.16% |
| 1950 | 4,906 | -131 | -0.26% |
| 1960 | 5,068 | 162 | 0.33% |
| 1970 | 5,158 | 90 | 0.18% |
| 1980 | 4,631 | -527 | -1.07% |
| 1990 | 3,790 | -841 | -1.98% |
| 2000 | 4,029 | 239 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 4,197 | 168 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 4,160 | -37 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 4,092 | -68 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 4,130 | 38 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,155 | 25 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 4,183 | 28 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 4,227 | 44 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 4,265 | 38 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 4,324 | 59 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 4,347 | 23 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 4,370 | 23 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 4,393 | 23 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 4,416 | 23 | 0.52% |