Canton is a city located in Cherokee County Georgia. Canton has a 2024 population of 38,007. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Canton is currently growing at a rate of 3.12% annually and its population has increased by 13.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton is $94,873 with a poverty rate of 13.66%. The median age in Canton is 34.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,817 | 68.11% |
| Black or African American | 4,435 | 13.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,870 | 8.57% |
| Other race | 2,176 | 6.5% |
| Native American | 984 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,268 | 2.7 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Married | 6,211 | 3.32 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 3,888 | 1.21 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Female | 1,388 | 4.24 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Male | 781 | 2.53 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,225 | 5.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,267 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,546 | 21.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,510 | 11.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,431 | 20.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,095 | 9.8% |
| Some College | 5,301 | 24.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,426 | 13,370 | 5,061 |
| Hispanic | 3,332 | 1,271 | 273 |
| Black | 2,879 | 2,754 | 1,280 |
| 2+ Races | 1,721 | 829 | 351 |
| Other Race | 912 | 358 | 120 |
| Native American | 330 | 110 | 4 |
| Asian | 205 | 155 | 155 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,575 | $77,333 | $57,630 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,313 | $69,397 | $70,859 |
| High School Graduate | $34,939 | $41,123 | $26,124 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,276 | $33,644 | $24,159 |
| Overall | $50,283 | $53,735 | $45,454 |
| Some College | $49,167 | $55,020 | $41,483 |
$50,283
Average Earnings
$53,735
Average Male
$45,454
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.65% of Canton residents speak only English, while 21.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,283 | 2,726 | 37.43% |
| White | 20,382 | 1,529 | 7.5% |
| Other | 2,176 | 1,407 | 64.66% |
| Native | 943 | 408 | 43.27% |
| Black | 4,309 | 220 | 5.11% |
| Multiple | 2,829 | 122 | 4.31% |
13.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.99%
Male Poverty Rate
15.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Other, with 64.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.6% |
| High School | 11.64% |
| Some College | 6.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.3% |
| Male Employed | 6.23% |
| Female Employed | 4.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,341 | $106,623 |
| Households | $75,414 | $94,873 |
| Married Families | $100,980 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,332 | $66,991 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,095
Number of Veterans
1,955
Male Veterans
140
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 700 |
| Second Gulf War | 642 |
| First Gulf War | 484 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 591 |
| 35 to 54 | 558 |
| 65 to 74 | 373 |
| 18 to 34 | 332 |
| 55 to 64 | 241 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,668 | 9.23% |
| Black | 351 | 11.03% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.77%
Born in Canton
87.23%
Native Born
12.77%
Foreign Born
9.06%
Non Citizen
3.71%
Naturalized
87.23% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 45.77% having been born in Georgia. 9.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 43,760 | 1,150 | 2.7% |
| 2028 | 42,610 | 1,151 | 2.78% |
| 2027 | 41,459 | 1,151 | 2.86% |
| 2026 | 40,308 | 1,150 | 2.94% |
| 2025 | 39,158 | 1,151 | 3.03% |
| 2024 | 38,007 | 1,150 | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 36,857 | 1,086 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 35,771 | 1,141 | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 34,630 | 1,225 | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 33,405 | 2,773 | 9.05% |
| 2019 | 30,632 | 1,312 | 4.47% |
| 2018 | 29,320 | 959 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 28,361 | 1,627 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 26,734 | 727 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 26,007 | 728 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 25,279 | 647 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 24,632 | 340 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 24,292 | 314 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 23,978 | 368 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 23,610 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,709 | 2,892 | 60.04% |
| 1990 | 4,817 | 1,216 | 33.77% |
| 1980 | 3,601 | -53 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 3,654 | 938 | 34.54% |
| 1950 | 2,716 | 65 | 2.45% |
| 1940 | 2,651 | -241 | -8.33% |
| 1930 | 2,892 | 213 | 7.95% |
| 1920 | 2,679 | -41,081 | -93.88% |