Canton, North Carolina
Canton: Town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
About
Canton is a town located in the county of Haywood in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,227 and a population density of 439 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,369 inhabitants.
The town was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population : | 4,369 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Haywood County |
| Postal code : | 28716 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 9.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,635 feet / 803, 797 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:50:32 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 453 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canton is located at 35°31'58"N 82°50'14"W (35.5328800, -82.8373600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Canton
Demographics
The population of Canton increased by 3.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,160 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,092 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,130 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,155 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,183 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,227 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,265 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,324 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,347 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,369 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Canton (7)
People born in Canton, including United States District Judge David B. Sentelle, Founder of the Fellowship church Edwin Barry Young, poet, novelist Fred Chappell, .
List
- William D. Halyburton, Jr. (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 02/10/1924
- Thomas A. Furness III he was born in 19/04/1943
- Herbert Coman he was born in 20/10/1920
- Marcia Alice Herndon (ethnomusicologist, educator, and researcher) she was born in 01/01/1941
Schools in Canton
College & universities near Canton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Haywood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Haywood County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 10,557 | City in North Carolina |
| Lake Junaluska | 2,734 | Census designated place |
| Clyde | 1,308 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Maggie Valley | 1,258 | Human settlement in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Canton | 1,247 | Township in Haywood County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest North Carolina cities
