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 137 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5329,-82.8374 |
| Altitude | 2,635 feet / 803, 797 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:44:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| 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 of Canton
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Canton
1Canton Municipal Services
58 Park St, Canton, NC 28716 View details
Phone: +18286463404 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (NC) | 28716 |
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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