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Canton, GA

Cherokee CountyElev. 291 m
Population
34,587
Median home
$369,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Canton

With about 34,587 residents, Canton is one of Georgia's notable places. Canton sits in Cherokee County. The median age is 34 and the median household income is $81,642. Homes carry a median value of $369,700, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.8%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,587
Median age
34
Median household income
$81,642
Per-capita income
$35,206
Poverty rate
11.4%
High-school grad or higher
83.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
29.2 min
Work from home
18.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.8%
Hispanic or Latino24.1%
Black14.5%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Sales & office23%
Service17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$369,700
Median gross rent
$1,592/mo
Owner-occupied
54.5%
Median year built
2004
Households
12,118
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Canton has 20 public schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading60%
Math53%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cherokee High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Creekview High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sequoyah High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Creekland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Dean Rusk Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Freedom Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Teasley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Avery Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Cherokee Charter AcademyElementarycharter
Clayton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Free Home Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hickory Flat Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Holly Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Indian Knoll ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Canton154
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 40% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime59% below national
Canton793
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 57% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Canton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Canton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cherokee County
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Canton is in Cherokee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Canton sits in Cherokee County. Elevation ~291 m.

Map of Canton
Canton, GA
Where Canton is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountyCanton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cherokee County CourthouseCrescent FarmCanton Wholesale Company BuildingCanton Commercial Historic District
Notable people from Canton
Sonny LandhamChris SingletonJoseph Mackey BrownJohn HannahBruce MillerJoe ThomasCharley HannahChase MillerJulius L. BrownBrittain Brown
People searches in Canton
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Nearby cities
Woodstock (10 mi)Milton (12 mi)Roswell (16 mi)Alpharetta (17 mi)Kennesaw (17 mi)Cartersville (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Canton, GA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Canton, Georgia.

Joshua Michael Williams, 43
Canton · Cherokee County · 30114
Jason Lee Robertson, 47
Canton · Cherokee County · 30115
AKA Frog, Jason Robertson
Daniel Ray Williams, 49
Canton · Cherokee County · 30114
Christopher George Roberts, 55
Canton · Cherokee County · 30114
Johnny Luman Harris, 60
Canton · Cherokee County · 30114
AKA Johnny Harris, Johnny L Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Canton — frequently asked

What is the population of Canton, Georgia?
Canton has a population of about 34,587, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $369,700, and the median gross rent is $1,592/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Canton safe? What is the crime rate?
Canton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Canton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cherokee County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 20 public schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Canton?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Canton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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