Canton, GA
Living in Canton
Bikeability16
Walkability47
Commute17
Public Transit20
Affordability63
Public Safety82
Airports76
Hospitals58
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+7.4k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
63%Built 2000 or Later
$950Median Monthly Rent+$287 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200948%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canton
United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Cherokee County10
Property Crime in Canton
United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Cherokee County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canton
Inland Flooding25
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canton, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canton, GA
Community Christian School
3 miles, S
Compass Prep Academy
5 miles, S
Anchor Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
The Goddard School - Canton I
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Canton, GA
Reinhardt University
6 miles, NW
Kennesaw State University
15 miles, S
Life University
22 miles, S
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canton, GA
Northside Hospital Cherokee
2 miles, SE
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
14 miles, N
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
16 miles, SE
Cartersville Medical Center
18 miles, W