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Canton, GA
City in Cherokee County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 30114.
Population
35,741
Land area
18.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,921
ZIP codes
1
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 10 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $80,091, 4% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,800 (34% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,680 a month.
Local data for Canton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,091
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$407,800
Median rent
$1,680/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (5,417), Irish Americans (3,707), German Americans (3,676).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
73,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $6,271 per person
How people get to work
Canton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.5%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Canton
1 in or overlapping Canton. Population shown
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Holly SpringsCity | 5.5 mi | 7.3 |
| WaleskaCity | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodstockCity | 9.7 mi | 13 |
| Ball GroundCity | 10 mi | 6.4 |
| NelsonCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Mountain ParkCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MiltonCity | 13 mi | 38.6 |
| JasperCity | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| RoswellCity | 15 mi | 40.7 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WhiteCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AcworthCity | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| KennesawCity | 17 mi | 9.8 |
| AlpharettaCity | 17 mi | 26.9 |
| EmersonCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| CartersvilleCity | 18 mi | 28.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, GA in?
- Canton is in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Canton, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canton include 30114.
- What is the population of Canton, GA?
- About 35,741 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Holly Springs (5.5 mi), Waleska (6.2 mi), Woodstock (9.7 mi), Ball Ground (10 mi), Nelson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023