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Canton, NC


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Canton, North Carolina

Canton, North Carolina, in Haywood county, is 16 miles W of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 114 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 4,029.

The People and Families of Canton

In Canton, about 54% of adults are married. Canton offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Canton if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $38,191.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Canton Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Canton. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Canton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Canton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Canton, NC

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime25

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