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The West Canton CDP(1) had a population of 1,412 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Canton ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Canton is located at latitude 35.5379 and longitude -82.8582 in Haywood County. The formal boundaries for the West Canton Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 1.37 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Haywood County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The West Canton Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The West Canton Census Designated Place is located within Township of Beaverdam, a minor civil division (MCD) of Haywood County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,412 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,050 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $34,464 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,255 |
| Median Home Value | $197,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 658 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 445 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 185 (28.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 630 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 342 (54.3%) |
The table below compares West Canton to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 400 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 220 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 727 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 345 | 56th |
| Diversity Index | # 635 | 18th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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