Canton
City in Cherokee County, Georgia
Canton is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, with 32,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holly Springs, 5.5 miles S.
- 32,973residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 18.6 sq miland area · 48.2 km²
- 1,773 / sq mipopulation density
- 30114ZIP code
About Canton
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Canton had a population of 32,973.
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Living in Canton
- Median household income
- $80,091
- Median home value
- $407,800
- Median rent
- $1,680/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Canton had 32,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,773 per sq mi (684 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canton at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.60 sq mi (48.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2472° N, 84.4907° W |
| ZIP code | 30114 |
| Official website | canton-georgia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1312988 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canton
- Holly Springs5.5 mi S
- Waleska5.6 mi NW
- Ball Ground9.6 mi NE
- Woodstock10.0 mi S
- Nelson11.4 mi NE
- Mountain Park12.2 mi S
- Milton12.3 mi SE
- White14.9 mi W
- Kennesaw State University15.4 mi S
- Jasper15.5 mi N
- Roswell16.4 mi SE
- Emerson16.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canton
What county is Canton in?
Canton is in Cherokee County, Georgia.
What is the population of Canton, GA?
32,973 people lived in Canton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canton, GA?
The ZIP code of Canton is 30114.
What is the elevation of Canton?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canton?
Holly Springs (5.5 mi), Waleska (5.6 mi), Ball Ground (9.6 mi), Woodstock (10.0 mi), Nelson (11.4 mi).
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