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Canton town, NC
ZIP 28716 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Canton town, NC (28716)
Median Income
$60,008
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+673
Wealth inflow
Population
16,216
Unemployment
4.3%
0.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 673 for ZIP 28716 (Canton town, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 28716 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 10.4%, median income fell 0.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,008 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| Establishments | 308 |
| Employees | 4,208 |