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Canton

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
18.603
State:
Georgia

Canton is a city located in Cherokee County, Georgia. Canton has a 2026 population of 38,049. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 3.27% annually and its population has increased by 13.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,393 in 2020.

38K
Total Population
2,045
Density (mi²)
1.2K 3.27%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)