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(Urban population: 1,044, Rural population: 119 (all nonfarm))

West Canton,NC index of house prices


Houses: 505 (482 occupied: 374 owner occupied, 108 renter occupied)
% of renters here:

22%
State:

27%

Housing density: 367 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2009 in this state: $232,594.


Median contract rent in 2009: $561 (lower quartile is $518, upper quartile is $603)


Median gross rent in West Canton, NC in 2009: $680


Housing units in West Canton with a mortgage: 156 (19 second mortgage, 7 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 126


Median household income for houses/condos with a mortgage: $57,667


Median household income for apartments without a mortgage: $34,861


Median monthly housing costs: $632







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West Canton, North Carolina Age and Sex of Residents


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $136,563 (it was $76,700 in 2000)
West Canton:

$136,563
North Carolina:

$155,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $100,231 - $169,973

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $148,436
Here:

$148,436
State:

$218,934

Mobile homes: $183,550
Here:

$183,550
State:

$45,354

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,162
  • In family households: 1,024 (288 male householders, 93 female householders)
    316 spouses, 281 children (245 natural, 6 adopted, 30 stepchildren), 31 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 9 parents, 6 other relatives, 0 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 138 (48 male householders (48 living alone)), 90 female householders (90 living alone)), 0 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 169 2-persons, 121 3-persons, 67 4-persons, 13 5-persons, 11 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 138 1-person.

177 married couples with children.
37 single-parent households (7 men, 30 women).

99.5% of residents of West Canton speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 7 (0.6%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.3
State:

5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.5
State:

4.3

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Rooms in houses/apartments in West Canton, North Carolina
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 6
  • 3 rooms: 6
  • 4 rooms: 65
  • 5 rooms: 138
  • 6 rooms: 61
  • 7 rooms: 64
  • 8 rooms: 25
  • 9 or more rooms: 9
  • 1 room: 5
  • 2 rooms: 0
  • 3 rooms: 16
  • 4 rooms: 32
  • 5 rooms: 39
  • 6 rooms: 6
  • 7 rooms: 10
  • 8 rooms: 0
  • 9 or more rooms: 0
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in West Canton, North Carolina
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 12
  • 2 bedrooms: 78
  • 3 bedrooms: 221
  • 4 bedrooms: 48
  • 5+ bedrooms: 15
  • no bedroom: 5
  • 1 bedroom: 10
  • 2 bedrooms: 58
  • 3 bedrooms: 30
  • 4 bedrooms: 5
  • 5+ bedrooms: 0
Cars and other vehicles available in West Canton, North Carolina in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 13
  • 1 vehicle: 91
  • 2 vehicles: 182
  • 3 vehicles: 75
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5+ vehicles: 7
  • no vehicle: 10
  • 1 vehicle: 32
  • 2 vehicles: 47
  • 3 vehicles: 19
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5+ vehicles: 0

Median 2009 house/condo value by year built


Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 9
  • 2000 to 2004: 10
  • 1990 to 1999: 44
  • 1980 to 1989: 27
  • 1970 to 1979: 94
  • 1960 to 1969: 69
  • 1950 to 1959: 77
  • 1940 to 1949: 95
  • 1939 or earlier: 69

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


West Canton, NC house values

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2009 in West Canton, NC:

  • Less than $10,000: 4
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 2
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 3
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 4
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 4
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 4
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 4
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 9
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 14
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 18
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 28
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 18
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 16
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 63
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 73
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 55
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 19
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 28
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 0
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 0
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 0
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 0
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 4
  • $1,000,000 or more: 5
 


West Canton rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2009 in West Canton:

  • Less than $100: 0 people
  • $100 to $149: 0
  • $150 to $199: 0
  • $200 to $249: 0
  • $250 to $299: 0
  • $300 to $349: 0
  • $350 to $399: 0
  • $400 to $449: 0
  • $450 to $499: 0
  • $500 to $549: 0
  • $550 to $599: 18
  • $600 to $649: 0
  • $650 to $699: 71
  • $700 to $749: 0
  • $750 to $799: 0
  • $800 to $899: 32
  • $900 to $999: 0
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 0
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 0
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 0
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 8
 

Median house/condo value by year householder moved into unit


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 7
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0


West Canton, NC Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 68.7%
Number of people working at home: 4 (0.8% of all workers)


West Canton commuting: travel time to work

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 20
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 80
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 66
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 85
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 66
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 25
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 65
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 23
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 18
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 27
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 32
  • 90 or more minutes: 7
 


West Canton mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 399 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 110 (21%)
  • Other means: 5 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 4 (1%)
 


West Canton, NC household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 89
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 18
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 37
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 43
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 60
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 67
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 30
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 43
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 28
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 42
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 31
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 15
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 5
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 11
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 0
  • $200,000 or more: 0
 

First ancestries reported:

 United States or American: 260
 Irish: 97
 English: 83
 German: 54
 Scotch-Irish: 39
 Dutch: 27
 Other groups: 26
 Scottish: 15
 Welsh: 7


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (100%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 987
  • Northeast: 52
  • Midwest: 28
  • South: 89
  • West: 0

62% of West Canton residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 53% lived in North Carolina.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 6
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 5
  • 7th and 8th grade: 17
  • 9th grade: 21
  • 10th grade: 28
  • 11th grade: 14
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 29
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 178
  • Less than 1 year of college: 19
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 59
  • Associate degree: 11
  • Bachelor's degree: 12
  • Master's degree: 5
  • Professional school degree: 11
  • Doctorate degree: 0

Educational Attainment for Males (%)

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 6
  • 5th and 6th grade: 15
  • 7th and 8th grade: 25
  • 9th grade: 52
  • 10th grade: 27
  • 11th grade: 39
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 6
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 156
  • Less than 1 year of college: 62
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 65
  • Associate degree: 25
  • Bachelor's degree: 0
  • Master's degree: 9
  • Professional school degree: 0
  • Doctorate degree: 4

Educational Attainment for Females (%)


Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.1%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 3.9%


Median household income in 2009 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $36,387
  • Black householders: $23,539
  • Two or more races householders: $7,054
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $2,429
West Canton household income for White non-Hispanic householders

West Canton marital status for males
West Canton marital status for females

Median 2009 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $148,136
  • Two or more races householders: $80,121

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 377
  • Two: 5
  • 3 or 4: 13
  • Mobile homes: 110

Median worth of mobile homes: $130,300


House/condo owner moved in on average 18 years ago


Renter moved in on average 4 years ago

Year Householders Moved Into Residence in West Canton:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in West Canton
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (55.9%)
  • Electricity (25.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13.4%)
  • Utility gas (3.7%)
  • Wood (1.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (47.2%)
  • Electricity (28.7%)
  • Wood (19.4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4.6%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:

0.0%
North Carolina:

8.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:

0.0%
North Carolina:

6.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:

0.0%
North Carolina:

20.2%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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