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Canon

Georgia · 643 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 $31,563. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,600. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
−15%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5917479021K1K1990201020202024Canon
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,610
+6%since 2000
from $12,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(564)
Black4.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(25)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score24.8%(159)
Diversity Score
25
+153%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canon, Georgia?

Canon, Georgia has about 643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canon, Georgia?

The typical household in Canon, Georgia earns about $31,563 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Canon, Georgia?

About 3.8% 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 50.0% of people in Canon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Canon, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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