Population 92,916 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Canton
Household size in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Canton is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Canton are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Atlanta area as a whole, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Canton (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Georgia cities, Canton has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Canton
Renters in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Canton is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Canton than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. Canton has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Canton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 26 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,002 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,130 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,383 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,817 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$815 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Canton pays $1,817 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $815 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Canton
Bachelor's degrees in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Canton (37.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Atlanta area overall (42.0%). The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Canton is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (90.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Canton
| Period | Canton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Canton runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Canton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 2.93 | 41.2 | 9.3% | 24.5% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,817 | 37.7% | 88.1% | 3.4% |
| Holly Springs | 2.85 | 39.4 | 10.3% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 2004 | $1,594 | 41.8% | 95.7% | 2.3% |
| Macedonia | 2.82 | 44.9 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2002 | $1,235 | 51.8% | 94.0% | 11.7% |
| Gober | 2.82 | 46.2 | 12.9% | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2002 | $1,149 | 35.9% | 95.2% | 10.4% |
| Woodstock | 2.67 | 41.1 | 10.6% | 23.4% | 5.3% | 1998 | $1,962 | 48.2% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| Sutallee | 2.87 | 46.6 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 2003 | $1,704 | 48.4% | 98.0% | 4.4% |
| Waleska | 2.83 | 41.5 | 6.6% | 16.5% | 7.7% | 1997 | $1,384 | 30.1% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| Ball Ground | 2.83 | 41.2 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 2000 | $1,305 | 34.1% | 93.1% | 3.8% |
| Mica | 3.24 | 42.5 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2000 | $799 | 33.5% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| Milton | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.1% | 27.2% | 3.4% | 2002 | $2,337 | 77.7% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Ophir | 3.30 | 41.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1998 | $991 | 31.3% | 94.0% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Canton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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