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Canton, GA


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Canton, Georgia

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.

The People and Families of Canton

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Canton Housing

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.

Commuting

In Canton, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Canton Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Canton Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Canton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Canton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Canton, GA

Comparing Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime12

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