Canton, NC is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. With a population of 4,373 and a population density of 1,174 people per square mile, Canton is significantly smaller than the US as a whole with its population of 329,725,481 and population density of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to many unique businesses such as Biltmore Dairy Farms which provide fresh local milk and cheese products; Riverside Traders which specializes in outdoor gear for camping and hiking; and Appalachian Alternative Art Supplies which offers quality art supplies for experienced and novice artists alike. During the warmer months there are plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor activities such as camping at Lake Logan State Park or rafting down the Pigeon River. Other organizations like the Haywood County Arts Council provide educational classes on painting, pottery making, photography, jewelry making and more. For sports fans there’s the Canton Crushers Baseball Team who plays at their home stadium near downtown Canton throughout the summer months.
The population in Canton is 4,373. There are 1,175 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canton is 37, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canton is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canton
- 41.5% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 16.1% have children, but are single
Race in Canton
- 95.2% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander