West Canton
Census-designated place in Haywood County, North Carolina
West Canton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Haywood County, North Carolina, with 1,265 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,746 ft (837 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canton, 1.5 miles E.
- 1,265residents (2020 Census)
- 2,746 ftelevation · 837 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 940 / sq mipopulation density
- 28745ZIP code
About West Canton
West Canton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Canton had a population of 1,265. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in West Canton
- Median household income
- $34,464
- Median home value
- $197,000
- Median rent
- $1,223/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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West Canton had 1,265 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Density | 940 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Canton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Haywood County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,265 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.35 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5387° N, 82.8647° W |
| ZIP code | 28745 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3772150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Canton
- Canton1.5 mi E
- Clyde2.6 mi W
- Lake Junaluska6.1 mi W
- Waynesville8.4 mi SW
- Maggie Valley11.1 mi W
- Bent Creek14.1 mi E
- Emma15.7 mi E
- Avery Creek17.2 mi E
- Woodfin17.3 mi NE
- Asheville17.7 mi E
- Biltmore Forest18.4 mi E
- Mills River18.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Canton
What county is West Canton in?
West Canton is in Haywood County, North Carolina.
What is the population of West Canton, NC?
1,265 people lived in West Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Canton, NC?
The ZIP code of West Canton is 28745.
What is the elevation of West Canton?
2,746 feet (837 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Canton?
Canton (1.5 mi), Clyde (2.6 mi), Lake Junaluska (6.1 mi), Waynesville (8.4 mi), Maggie Valley (11.1 mi).
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