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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Canton

North Carolina · 1,247 residents · 1.374 sq mi
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West Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,247
+8%since 2000
from 1,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
908 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Canton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,341
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,694 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,664
+52%since 2000
from $15,587 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,121)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,214)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(60)
Diversity Score
5
−4%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Canton, North Carolina?

West Canton, North Carolina has about 1,247 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Canton, North Carolina?

The typical household in West Canton, North Carolina earns about $45,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Canton, North Carolina expensive?

In West Canton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $136,500, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in West Canton, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Canton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Canton, North Carolina?

About 15.3% of people in West Canton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Canton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, West Canton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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