West Canton, North Carolina facts for kids
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West Canton, North Carolina
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Location of West Canton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,681 ft (817 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,265 |
| • Density | 920.67/sq mi (355.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-72150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402999 |
West Canton is a small community in Haywood County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about it, even though it's not an official town. In 2010, about 1,247 people lived here. West Canton is also part of the larger Asheville area.
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West Canton's Location and Rivers
West Canton is found in the eastern part of Haywood County. The town of Canton is right next to it on the east side.
Main Roads and Nearby Cities
Two important roads, U.S. Routes 19 and 23, run along the southern edge of West Canton. These roads can take you to other places.
If you go west on these roads for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Lake Junaluska. If you head east through Canton for about 20 miles (32 km), you'll get to Asheville. Waynesville, which is the main town for Haywood County, is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest.
Land and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, West Canton covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community.
The Pigeon River flows along the northern edge of West Canton. This river flows west and is part of the larger Tennessee River system.
People Living in West Canton
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| 2020 | 1,265 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,156 people living in West Canton. These people lived in 488 households, and 339 of these were families. The community had about 841 people per square mile (325 people per square kilometer).
Who Lives Here?
Most people in West Canton were White (about 97.8%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.4%), or Pacific Islander (0.1%). About 1% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 488 households, about 28% had children under 18 living there. More than half (58%) were married couples living together. About 9.6% of households had a female head without a husband.
About 30.5% of households were not families. This means they might have been single people or roommates. About 26.8% of all households were just one person. About 14.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age Groups
The people in West Canton were spread across different age groups:
- 21.1% were under 18 years old.
- 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in West Canton was 41 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 84.7 males.
West Canton's Past
Before European colonization, the area where West Canton is now was home to the Cherokee people. Other Indigenous peoples also lived here for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This is a tribe that the U.S. government officially recognizes.
Images for kids
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The Former West Canton Elementary School
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See also
In Spanish: West Canton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
