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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Canton

Georgia · 7,709 residents · 18.603 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,361. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $104,700. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,709
+60%since 1990
from 4,817 in 1990
1990 – 2025
414 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 259 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
−9%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K11K20K30K39K1990201020202024Canton
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,361
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,430 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,324
+41%since 1990
from $12,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$579
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
48.7% rent
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(4,211)
Black9.2%(443)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,598)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(5,303)
Black5.5%(426)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,829)
Asian0.6%(46)
Diversity Score56.6%(4,361)
57
+71%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+8%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Georgia?

Canton, Georgia has about 7,709 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Canton, Georgia?

The typical household in Canton, Georgia earns about $40,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Georgia expensive?

In Canton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Georgia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Georgia?

About 11.2% of people in Canton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,892 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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