Canton, GA Profile
Canton, GA, population 23,073, is located
in Georgia's Cherokee county,
about 34.2 miles from Atlanta and 66.5 miles from Athens.
Through the 90's Canton's population has grown by about 60%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Canton has grown by about 129%. Since 2005 Canton's population has grown by about 31%.
Canton's property crime levels tend to be higher than Georgia's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Canton tend to be lower than Georgia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 78% |
| African American | 6% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 14% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.00% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,178 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,840 | 9.99% |
| 2002 | 11,620 | 9.99% |
| 2003 | 13,445 | 9.99% |
| 2004 | 15,267 | 9.99% |
| 2005 | 17,579 | 9.99% |
| 2006 | 19,434 | 9.99% |
| 2007 | 21,298 | 9.59% |
| 2008 | 22,471 | 5.51% |
| 2009 | 23,073 | 2.68% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $40,361 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 211 |
| 2003 | 513 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 281 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 110 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 2003 |
1 | 7 | 15 | 36 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2007 |
1 | 15 | 10 | 36 |
| 2008 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2009 |
1 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 6,054 |
| 2003 | 5,016 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 2,560 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,916 |
| 2010 | 1,907 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
34 |
422 |
32 |
| 2003 |
74 |
467 |
36 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2007 |
49 |
467 |
49 |
| 2008 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
63 |
406 |
17 |
| 2010 |
51 |
394 |
26 |
Location
| Elevation | 960 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 12.9 Square Miles |
