Canton, GA Demographics

The total population of Canton is estimated to be 33,499 with 17,238 males (51.46%) and 16,261 females (48.54%). There are 977 less females than males in Canton.
The median household income in Canton was $72,805 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,163(4.54%) from $69,642 in 2020. This income is 97.59% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Canton sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $85,083. Overall, the median household income for the city of Canton stands at $72,805.
In Canton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $42,580 for males and $28,900 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $52,803 for males and $54,113 for females.
In Canton, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $110,186, while Asian households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $54,165.
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.
The median age in Canton, GA is 34.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.86% were under the age of 15, 23.17% aged 15 to 29, 43.28% aged 30 to 64, 11.46% aged 65 to 84, and 1.22% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Canton population: 70.26% are White, 13.25% are Black or African American, 2.65% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.33% are Asian, 5.65% are some other race and 6.87% are multiracial.