Canton, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Canton was 35,809, a 3.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Canton's population was 34,663, an increase of 3.72% compared to a population of 33,419 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Canton, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Canton increased by 27,371. In this period, the peak population was 35,809 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 8,438 - -
2001 9,796 1,358 16.09%
2002 11,591 1,795 18.32%
2003 13,444 1,853 15.99%
2004 15,290 1,846 13.73%
2005 17,630 2,340 15.3%
2006 19,507 1,877 10.65%
2007 21,382 1,875 9.61%
2008 22,542 1,160 5.43%
2009 23,071 529 2.35%
2010 23,610 539 2.34%
2011 23,978 368 1.56%
2012 24,292 314 1.31%
2013 24,632 340 1.4%
2014 25,279 647 2.63%
2015 26,007 728 2.88%
2016 26,734 727 2.8%
2017 28,361 1,627 6.09%
2018 29,320 959 3.38%
2019 30,632 1,312 4.47%
2020 33,419 2,787 9.1%
2021 34,663 1,244 3.72%
2022 35,809 1,146 3.31%
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Canton, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Canton's population increased by 15,172 (179.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Canton's population increased by 9,809 (41.55%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Canton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Canton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 35,809. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Canton's population peaked in year 2022 at 35,809.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Canton's population was lowest in year 2000 at 8,438.

Canton, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Canton grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Canton had an average annual population growth rate of 14.74% per year. Overall the population grew 324.38% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Canton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Canton's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 14.74% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,390. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Canton's population grew the most with an increase of 2,787 (9.10%).

While from 2011 and 2012, Canton's population grew the least with a growth of 314 (1.31%).

Things to know

Is Canton, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Canton's population increased by 2,390 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,244 (3.72%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 1,146 (3.31%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Canton, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Canton increased by 11,177 (45.38%). The population was highest at 35,809 in the year 2022 and lowest at 24,632 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.98%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Canton, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Canton population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Canton across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Canton was 35,809, a 3.31% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Canton population was 34,663, an increase of 3.72% compared to a population of 33,419 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Canton increased by 27,371. In this period, the peak population was 35,809 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Canton population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Canton is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Canton population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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