Canton, Georgia Population 2022
Canton is a city located in Cherokee County Georgia. Canton has a 2020 population of 34,320. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 3.82% annually and its population has increased by 45.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,604 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $73,823 with a poverty rate of 17.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,141 per month, and the median house value is $215,600. The median age in Canton is 34.1 years, 33.1 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- White: 78.42%
- Black or African American: 11.34%
- Other race: 5.67%
- Two or more races: 2.34%
- Asian: 1.52%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,089 | 78.42% |
| Black or African American | 3,194 | 11.34% |
| Some Other Race | 1,598 | 5.67% |
| Two or More Races | 659 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 427 | 1.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 199 | 0.71% |
Canton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,233 | 2.73 | 49.7 |
| Married | 5,243 | 3.32 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 3,095 | 1.38 | 42.6 |
| Female | 1,369 | 3.1 | 38 |
| Male | 526 | 3.92 | 31.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,562 | 8.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 980 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,502 | 24.51% |
| Some College | 4,279 | 23.30% |
| Associates Degree | 1,725 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,826 | 20.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,491 | 8.12% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,892 | 11,259 | 4,156 |
| Hispanic | 4,134 | 2,354 | 289 |
| Black | 1,988 | 1,888 | 639 |
| Other Race | 548 | 149 | |
| Asian | 378 | 354 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 272 | 48 |
| Native American | 66 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.94%.
$36,681
Average Earnings
$44,067
Average Male
$31,621
Average Female
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
74.34% of Canton residents speak only English, while 25.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.55% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,771 | 3,018 | 38.84% |
| White | 16,415 | 1,657 | 10.09% |
| Other | 1,073 | NaN% | |
| Black | 3,185 | 288 | 9.04% |
| Multiple | 649 | 140 | 21.57% |
| Native | 199 | 103 | 51.76% |
17.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.40%
Male Poverty Rate
18.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Native, with 51.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.97%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 2.65% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 14.70% |
| Black | 32 | 1.50% |
Canton Veterans by Education
10.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
40.90%
Born in Canton
83.91%
Native Born
16.09%
Foreign Born
10.88%
Non Citizen
5.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.91% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 40.90% having been born in Georgia. 10.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34,320 | 1,264 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 33,056 | 1,264 | 3.98% |
| 2020 | 31,792 | 1,264 | 4.14% |
| 2019 | 30,528 | 1,264 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 29,264 | 935 | 3.30% |
| 2017 | 28,329 | 1,618 | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 26,711 | 720 | 2.77% |
| 2015 | 25,991 | 727 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 25,264 | 643 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 24,621 | 338 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 24,283 | 311 | 1.30% |
| 2011 | 23,972 | 368 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 23,604 | 15,895 | 11.84% |
| 2000 | 7,709 | 2,892 | 4.81% |
| 1990 | 4,817 | 1,216 | 2.95% |
| 1980 | 3,601 | -53 | -0.15% |
| 1970 | 3,654 | 938 | 1.49% |
| 1950 | 2,716 | 65 | 0.24% |
| 1940 | 2,651 | -241 | -0.87% |
| 1930 | 2,892 | 213 | 0.77% |
| 1920 | 2,679 | 0.00% |