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Canton

Georgia · 32,973 residents · 18.603 sq mi
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Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,459. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 25,264 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,800. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,973
+328%since 2000
from 7,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,772 / sq mi
+328%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K11K20K30K39K1990201020202024Canton
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,459
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,746
+60%since 2000
from $17,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+49%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(5,303)
Black5.5%(426)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,829)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(4,361)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(19,807)
Black9.5%(3,138)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(8,078)
Asian1%(345)
Other1.7%(548)
Diversity Score67.6%(22,287)
Diversity Score
68
+19%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Georgia?

Canton, Georgia has about 32,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Georgia?

The typical household in Canton, Georgia earns about $61,459 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 $237,800, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Georgia?

About 27.8% 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 16.6% 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 28,156 residents, a change of about 585 percent over that period.

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