Canton, Georgia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Canton's population is 21,464 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 153.64 percent.
The median home cost in Canton is $137,010. Home appreciation the last year has been -15.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Canton's cost of living is 3.95% Lower than the U.S. average.
Canton public schools spend $5,110 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Canton.
The unemployment rate in Canton is 8.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Canton jobs have Decreased by 4.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Canton, GA, population is 21,464. There are 1,368 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Canton, GA
The median age is 30.7. The US median is 37.6. 60.34% of people in Canton, GA, are married. 13.49% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.8 people. 23.18% of people are married, with children. 10.34% have children, but are single.
Race in Canton, GA
71.20% of people are white, 5.89% are black, 1.42% are asian, 1.07% are native american, and 19.73% claim 'Other'.
32.73% of the people in Canton, GA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 67.27% are non-hispanic).
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Health
There are 79 physicians per 100,000 population in Canton, GA. The US average is 170.
Canton, GA Health Index
Air quality in Canton, GA is 41 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Canton, GA is 51 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Bad Area for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers: I moved to the Atlanta area in 1987 and did not have any outside allergies. In 2007, I was diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disease and have a very difficult time in the... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,712 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $48,549 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.25% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.37% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.28% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.52% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 26.86% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.24% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.98% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.79% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.50% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.21% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.50% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.32% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.59% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.27% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.66% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 18.54% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.11% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Canton, GA, is 8.50%, with job growth of -4.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.20%.
Canton, GA Taxes
Canton, GA,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Canton, GA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,712, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,549.
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 9 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $137,010 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -15.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 48.81% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.18% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 45.01% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $9.40 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.33% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.23% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.42% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 8.31% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 7.58% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 36.35% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 30.41% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.57% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.24% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.51% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.09% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.96% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 40.50% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 12.64% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.08% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.27% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.07% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5.43% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.40% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.14% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 6.47% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Canton, GA, is $137,010. Home appreciation is -15.30% over the last year. The median age of Canton, GA, real estate is 9 years.
Canton, GA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 45.01% of the Canton, GA, population. 6.18% of houses and apartments in Canton, GA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Crime
Canton, GA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Canton, GA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Canton Crime SperlingViews
Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Climate
Canton, GA, gets 55 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 3 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Canton, GA. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 30. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 34 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Education
Canton, GA, schools spend $5,110 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 514 students per librarian, and 485 children per counselor in Canton, GA schools.
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Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Canton, GA, takes 31 minutes. 67% of commuters drive their own car alone. 19% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Canton, GA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Canton, GA is more expensive.
Overall, Canton, GA cost of living is 96.05.
Canton Cost of Living SperlingViews
Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 37.39% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 4.09% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 31.59% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.28% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 22.71% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.18% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.26% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.14% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.31% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.99% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.39% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
37.39% of the people in Canton, GA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 4.09% are Catholic; 31.59% are Protestant; 0.28% are LDS; 1.39% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Canton, GA are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Bad Area for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers: I moved to the Atlanta area in 1987 and did not have any outside allergies. In 2007, I was diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disease and have a very difficult time in the... (read more)Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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Voting
20.12% of the people in Canton, GA are registered as Democrats. 79.04% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.85%.
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Canton: Canton is a small, undeveloped city with no desire for productive... (read more)Not an open minded area, nor very educated: I have lived in Canton for over 11 years and am ready to move on. I personally find the culture to be backwards, and the people --not so open minded. Religion is very... (read more)Too religious for me: I find the citizens here are not open minded about other religions other than Protestant/ Christianity. I also find they expect everyone to be their religion. When I... (read more)Have an opinion about Canton? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Canton Click Here
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