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Canton, Georgia, in Cherokee county, is 16 miles NW of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 34 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Canton has a population of 7,709.
In Canton, about 43% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Canton, since the city is home to many young children.
Approximately 22% of Canton is non-white. No single racial group represents Canton, a city where diversity is valued.
You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.
In 2000, Canton had a median family income of $48,906. People in Canton generally have good earning power. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.
Residents of Canton gave more campaign money ($15,975) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Canton. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Canton, 87% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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