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Crime in Canton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Canton. Key points include:
There were 354 total crimes in Canton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Canton is 929.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Canton is 170.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Canton is 758.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Canton is -56.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Canton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Canton / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 354 | 929.5 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 170.7 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5.3 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 147.0 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 289 | 758.8 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 52.5 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 261 | 685.3 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 21.0 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Canton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Canton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Canton is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Canton is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Canton is $514,411.
The median income in Canton is $80,091.
Canton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Canton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Canton | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Canton, GA Weather
The average high in Canton is 71.1° and the average low is 49.5°.
There are 81.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Canton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Canton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Canton
The current population in Canton is 35,741. The population has increased 72.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,741 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 34,587 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 33,499 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 32,342 | 9.8% |
| 2020 | 29,459 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 28,166 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 27,127 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 25,806 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 25,022 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 24,305 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 23,841 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 23,317 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 22,680 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 21,868 | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 20,775 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Canton
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Canton is:
56.1% White with 20,043 White residents.
13.0% African American with 4,657 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 235 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 1,138 Two Or More residents.
26.9% Hispanic with 9,625 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Canton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.1% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.0% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Canton
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Canton is 50.4% female with 18,012 female residents.
Canton is 49.6% male with 17,729 male residents.
| Gender | Canton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Canton for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Canton completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Canton completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Canton completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Canton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Canton completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Canton completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Canton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Canton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Canton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Canton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Canton, Georgia
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6.3% of households in Canton earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Canton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Canton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Canton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Canton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Canton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Canton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.6% of households in Canton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Canton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Canton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Canton | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
