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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 40,377. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 2.97% annually and its population has increased by 20.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,393 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton is $80,091 with a poverty rate of 12.85%. The median age in Canton is 34.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.

40.4K
Total Population
2,171
Density (mi²)
1.2K 2.97%
Growth

Canton Population

Canton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202640,3771,1642.97%
202539,2131,1643.06%
202438,0491,2043.27%
202336,8451,0572.95%
202235,7881,1683.37%
202134,6201,6745.08%
202033,3932,7619.01%
201930,6321,3124.47%
201829,3209593.38%
201728,3611,6276.09%
201626,7347272.8%
201526,0077282.88%
201425,2796472.63%
201324,6323401.4%
201224,2923141.31%
201123,9783681.56%
201023,6106522.84%
20007,7092,89260.04%
19904,8171,21633.77%
19803,601-53-1.45%
19703,65493834.54%
19502,716652.45%
19402,651-241-8.33%
19302,8922137.95%
19202,67900%

Median Age

Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 33.4 years

Canton Adults

There are 26,172 adults, (5,156 of whom are seniors) in Canton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,012 (50.4%)
Male: 17,729 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton includes 60.04% White, 13.67% Black or African American, 6.55% Native American, 6.53% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21,45860.04%
Black or African American4,88513.67%
Two or more races4,48812.56%
Native American2,3416.55%
Other race2,3346.53%
Asian2350.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,3509.37%
Other race2,3346.53%
Native American2,2986.43%
White1,4153.96%
Black or African American2280.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,04356.08%
Black or African American4,65713.03%
Two or more races1,1383.18%
Asian2350.66%
Native American430.12%

Canton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton 's average per capita income is $48,451. Household income levels show a median of $80,091. The poverty rate stands at 12.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,590-
Families$91,302$103,924
Households$80,091$94,890
Non Families$50,846$69,064

$48,451

Average Income

$80,091

Median Household Income

12.85%

Poverty Rate

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)