West Canton, NC Demographics

A map of West Canton's Population by Race

West Canton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,412, a large increase from the 1,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.8% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Canton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Canton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Canton, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Canton is ranked the 399th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Canton was ranked the 405th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Canton's White Population

1,263 residents of West Canton, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Canton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. West Canton ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of West Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.4%.

West Canton is more White than neighboring Canton (88.8% White), Clyde (78.7% White), Lake Junaluska (88.5% White), Waynesville (87.7% White), and Maggie Valley (86% White).

West Canton's Black Population

68 residents of West Canton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Canton is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. West Canton ranks 636th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's Black population has grown by an estimated 209.1%. Black residents' share of West Canton's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.8%.

West Canton is more Black than neighboring Canton (1.7% Black), Clyde (1.4% Black), Lake Junaluska (0% Black), Waynesville (1.3% Black), and Maggie Valley (0.8% Black).

West Canton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Canton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Canton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. West Canton ranks 497th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Canton is less Asian than neighboring Canton (0.6% Asian), Lake Junaluska (1.4% Asian), Waynesville (0.2% Asian), and Maggie Valley (1.9% Asian).

West Canton's Hispanic Population

54 residents of West Canton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Canton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Canton ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

West Canton is less Hispanic than neighboring Canton (5.1% Hispanic), Clyde (14.6% Hispanic), Lake Junaluska (5.5% Hispanic), Waynesville (6.6% Hispanic), and Maggie Valley (8.3% Hispanic).

West Canton's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of West Canton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Canton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Canton ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Canton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

West Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waynesville (0% Native American/Other). West Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clyde (1.1% Native American/Other), Lake Junaluska (3.7% Native American/Other), and Maggie Valley (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Canton's Multiracial Population

21 residents of West Canton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Canton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Canton ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Canton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Canton's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.5%.

West Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Junaluska (0.9% Multiracial). West Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Canton (3.4% Multiracial), Clyde (4.3% Multiracial), Waynesville (4.1% Multiracial), and Maggie Valley (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.