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Canon

Georgia · 804 residents · 3.121 sq mi
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Canon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,700. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
+6%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5917479021K1K1990201020202024Canon
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,268
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,845 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,712
+7%since 2000
from $12,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(712)
Black2.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(705)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(53)
Asian1%(8)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score24.4%(196)
Diversity Score
24
+149%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canon, Georgia?

Canon, Georgia has about 804 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canon, Georgia?

The typical household in Canon, Georgia earns about $25,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canon, Georgia expensive?

In Canon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Canon, Georgia?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Canon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canon, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Canon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Canon, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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