Canton Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4029 people, 1819 households, and 1118 families living in the town. The population density was 1054.6 people per square mile (407.18/kmē), it is 188th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 2003 housing units at an average density of 524.3 per square mile (202.43/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 people, and the average family size was 2.78 people. In the town Age distribution was 19.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.4 females. The median age was 43.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Canton Town was 40 and 45.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 3873 White, 64 Black or African American, 23 American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 27 from two or more races and 38 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28775, making it the 202nd poorest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $38191, it is North Carolina's 406th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $17995, it is the 281st highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income of town was $20640, Median income for males is $25423, compared with $15989 for females.
In 2000, 678 pupils and students, of which 52.95% are male and 47.05% are female, 16.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.9% nursery or pri school, 9.88% kindergarten, 51.77% elementary school, 22.57% high school and 9.88% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4029 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4012 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4003 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3972 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3942 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3935 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3968 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3954 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3937 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3874 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3867 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 32 | 67 |
| Elementary school | 217 | 134 | 351 |
| High school | 49 | 104 | 153 |
| College or graduate school | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton town, North Carolina | $28775 | $38191 | $17995 |
| Haywood County, North Carolina | $33922 | $40438 | $18554 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |