| Place Name | West Canton |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28716 28721 |
| County | Haywood County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,250 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.44% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 95.02% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Asheville, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 118 |
| State Senate Districts | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 95.02% |
| African American | 3.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.84% |