Canton
Town in Haywood County, North Carolina
Canton is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, with 4,422 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,635 ft (803 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Canton, 1.5 miles W.
- 4,422residents (2020 Census)
- 2,635 ftelevation · 803 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 1,539 / sq mipopulation density
- 28716ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is the second largest town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. It is located about 17 miles (27 km) west of Asheville and is part of that city's metropolitan area. The town is named after the city of Canton, Ohio. The population was 4,422 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $69,924
- Median home value
- $246,700
- Median rent
- $790/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Canton had 4,422 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,422 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,539 per sq mi (594 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Haywood County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,422 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,635 ft (803 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5364° N, 82.8385° W |
| ZIP code | 28716 |
| Official website | cantonnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- West Canton1.5 mi W
- Clyde4.1 mi W
- Lake Junaluska7.6 mi W
- Waynesville9.7 mi W
- Maggie Valley12.6 mi W
- Bent Creek12.6 mi E
- Emma14.4 mi E
- Avery Creek15.8 mi E
- Woodfin16.1 mi NE
- Asheville16.2 mi E
- Biltmore Forest16.9 mi E
- Mills River17.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Canton, NC?
4,422 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, NC?
The ZIP code of Canton is 28716.
What is the elevation of Canton?
2,635 feet (803 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
West Canton (1.5 mi), Clyde (4.1 mi), Lake Junaluska (7.6 mi), Waynesville (9.7 mi), Maggie Valley (12.6 mi).
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