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Canton, GA


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Canton, Georgia

Introduction to Canton, Georgia

Located in Cherokee county, Canton, Georgia, 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 residents.

Canton History

The area now known as Canton was originally named Etowah. After the completion of its court house, it was briefly renamed Cherokee. Soon after, the local businessmen ventured into silk production; they changed the name of the area to Canton, inspired by the Chinese city of the same name which was then a major producer of silk in the world. The silk production in the community ended up failing, but the name of the area stayed as Canton. In the year 1833, it was officially designated as the county seat of Cherokee county.

Canton and nearby Attractions

  • Marietta Museum of History
  • Red Top Mountain State Park
  • Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park
  • Roselawn Museum

Things To Do In Canton

Museums such as the William Weinman Mineral Museum, Southeastern Railway Museum, Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, Roselawn Museum, and Marietta Museum of History are located in the city. The city is also home to The Children's Park and Family Refuge, Lake Altoona Beach, and Tanglewood Farm. There are a number of golf courses in the community such as the Woodmont Golf Club, Canterbury Golf Club, and White Columns Golf Club. Churches in the city include the First Methodist Episcopal Church South, Saint Paul Cemetery, and Zion Baptist Church. Riverfest is an annual event that is celebrated by the city in the month of September.

Canton Transportation

The closest airport to the city is The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.

Canton Higher Education

Higher education is available at Clark Atlanta University, Kennesaw State University, and Southern Polytechnic State University.

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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