Canton, Georgia
Canton: county seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
About
Canton is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,958 and a population density of 471 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,347 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Canton
| Population | 32,347 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Phone Area Codes | 678-770 |
| Area | 48.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2368,-84.4908 |
| Altitude | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Capital city | Canton is capital of Cherokee County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:01:48 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 30114 |
| Density | 664 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 29.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Canton is located at 34°14'12"N 84°29'27"W (34.2367600, -84.4907600).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Canton increased by 29.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,958 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,972 | 4.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,283 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,621 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,264 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,991 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,711 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,329 | 5.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,264 | 3.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,528 | 4.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,347 | 5.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,154 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,421 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,678 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,421 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 184 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $349,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,396 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $898 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,152 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,826 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,752 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,917 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $106,932 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $71,507 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 824 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 352 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 718 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 649 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,118.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.06 |
Best Things to Do in Canton
1Etowah River Park
600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17707207674
2Cherokee Lanes
1149 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17703452866 | Website available
3Cherokee Veterans Park
7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115, United States View details
Phone: +17709247768 | Website available
4J. B. Owens Park
2749 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115, United States View details
Phone: +17703455536 | Website available
5Boling Park
1200 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17707207674
Where to Eat in Canton
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
715 Transit Ave, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17704792336 | Website available
2Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2040 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115, United States View details
Phone: +17707046665 | Website available
3IHOP
3010 Northside Pkwy, Canton, GA 30115, United States View details
Phone: +17703451411 | Website available
4Taco Mac Canton
1810 Cumming Hwy Suite 1100, Canton, GA 30115, United States View details
Phone: +17704797900 | Website available
5La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
1810 Cumming Hwy Suite 1000, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17704798781 | Website available
Where to Stay in Canton
1Motel 6 Canton, GA
114 Riverpoint Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17703458700 | Website available
2Hampton Inn Atlanta-Canton
710 Transit Ave, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17703457400 | Website available
3Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Canton, GA
705 Transit Ave, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17703456800 | Website available
4Quality Inn & Suites Canton, Ga
138 Keith Dr, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17703451994 | Website available
5Days Inn by Wyndham Canton
101 Juniper St, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +17704790301 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Canton
1Canton City Hall
110 Academy St, Canton, GA 30114 View details
Phone: +17707041500 | Website available
2City of Canton, Ga - Canton City Hall - Government Organization
110 Academy St, Canton, GA 30114 View details
Phone: +17707041500 | Website available
3Medical Associates
320 Hospital Rd, Canton, GA 30114, United States View details
Phone: +18002485535 | Website available
People born in Canton (19)
People born in Canton, including actor-politician Sonny Landham, politician Joseph Mackey Brown, football player, offensive lineman, coach John Hannah, .
More notable people
- Chris Singleton (American basketball player) he was born in 21/11/1989
- Bruce Miller (American football player) he was born in 06/08/1987
- Joe Thomas (American basketball player) he was born in 09/03/1948
- Albert John Henderson (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/12/1920
- Charley Hannah (American football player) he was born in 26/07/1955
- Bill Byrd (Negro league pitcher) he was born in 15/07/1907
- Bob Hasty (American baseball player) he was born in 03/05/1896
- Charles Martin (American football player, born 1959) he was born in 31/08/1959
- Chase Miller (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 28/01/1987
- Eli D. Hoyle (United States general) he was born in 19/07/1851
- Jayson Foster (American football player) he was born in 22/07/1985
- Mike Keown (American politician) he was born in 11/05/1954
- Robert D. Rucker (105th justice appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court) he was born in 01/01/1952
- J. Marshall Shepherd (American meteorologist)
- Myrtle Brooke she was born in 01/01/1872
- Tommy Pharr (American football player) he was born in 31/07/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canton, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140872 | Reinhardt University | Waleska (GA) | 30183-2981 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canton, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Canton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Post Office | Canton (GA) | 30114 |
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- Canton, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 24,029 people.
- Canton, Illinois city in Fulton County, Illinois, United States with a population of 13,265 people.
- Canton, Ohio city in Stark County, Ohio, United States with a population of 12,470 people.
- Canton, Mississippi city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA with a population of 11,799 people.
- Canton, New York village in St. with a population of 11,024 people.
- Canton, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 10,230 people.
- Canton, North Carolina town in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 4,369 people.
- Canton, Texas city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,941 people.
- Canton, Missouri city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,314 people.
- Canton, Pennsylvania borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,855 people.
- Canton, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,097 people.
- Canton, Minnesota city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 765 people.
- Canton, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 688 people.
- Canton, South Dakota city in and county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 617 people.
- Canton, Oklahoma town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 587 people.
- Canton, Wisconsin town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 297 people.
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 33,625 | City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States |
| Holly Springs | 16,506 | City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Springfield | 4,063 | City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States |
| Ball Ground | 2,315 | City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Waleska | 969 | City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States |
| Andersonville | 220 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Canton distances to largest Georgia cities