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West Canton

County:
Haywood County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.345

West Canton is a CDP located in Haywood County, North Carolina. West Canton has a 2026 population of 1,397. West Canton is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Canton is $34,464 with a poverty rate of 7.87%. The median age in West Canton is 42.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males.

1.4K
Total Population
1,038
Density (mi²)
9 0.65%
Growth

West Canton Population

West Canton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,39790.65%
20251,388100.73%

Median Age

Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 31.8 years

West Canton Adults

There are 1,214 adults, (357 of whom are seniors) in West Canton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 758 (53.7%)
Male: 654 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Canton includes 91.5% White, 4.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,29291.5%
Black or African American684.82%
Two or more races463.26%
Other race60.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White292.05%
Two or more races251.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,26389.45%
Black or African American684.82%
Two or more races211.49%
Other race60.42%

West Canton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Canton 's average per capita income is $46,625. Household income levels show a median of $34,464. The poverty rate stands at 7.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,694-
Families$79,583$82,578
Households$34,464$59,766
Non Families$19,803$29,215

$46,625

Average Income

$34,464

Median Household Income

7.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)