Canton, GA Demographics

A map of Canton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,043	19,807	56.1%	60.1%
Hispanic	9,625	8,078	26.9%	24.5%
Black	4,657	3,138	13.0%	9.5%
Multiracial	1,138	1,389	3.2%	4.2%
Asian	235	345	0.7%	1.0%
Native American/Other	43	216	0.1%	0.7%

Canton, Georgia has an estimated population of 35,741, an increase from the 32,973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.1% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canton, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canton is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Canton was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canton's White Population

20,043 residents of Canton, or 56.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canton is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Canton ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 60.1% to 56.1%.

Canton is less White than neighboring Holly Springs (74.8% White), Waleska (72.6% White), Woodstock (69.4% White), Ball Ground (86.3% White), and Nelson (84.8% White).

Canton's Black Population

4,657 residents of Canton, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canton is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Canton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 9.5% to 13.0%.

Canton is more Black than neighboring Holly Springs (9.2% Black), Waleska (10.5% Black), Woodstock (8% Black), Ball Ground (4.2% Black), and Nelson (1.7% Black).

Canton's Asian Population

235 residents of Canton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canton is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Canton ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Asian residents' share of Canton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Canton is more Asian than neighboring Ball Ground (0% Asian). Canton is less Asian than neighboring Holly Springs (1.7% Asian), Woodstock (5.2% Asian), and Nelson (1% Asian).

Canton's Hispanic Population

9,625 residents of Canton, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canton is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Canton ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Canton's population has increased from 24.5% to 26.9%.

Canton is more Hispanic than neighboring Holly Springs (9.4% Hispanic), Waleska (14.2% Hispanic), Woodstock (9.8% Hispanic), Ball Ground (5.8% Hispanic), and Nelson (9.2% Hispanic).

Canton's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Canton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Canton ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ball Ground (0% Native American/Other), and Nelson (0% Native American/Other). Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), Waleska (0.5% Native American/Other), and Woodstock (1.3% Native American/Other).

Canton's Multiracial Population

1,138 residents of Canton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canton is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Canton ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Canton's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.2%.

Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Waleska (1.4% Multiracial). Canton is less Multiracial than neighboring Holly Springs (3.7% Multiracial), Woodstock (6.1% Multiracial), Ball Ground (3.6% Multiracial), and Nelson (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.