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Canton, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The City of Canton, the county seat of Cherokee County, was established in 1832. The city was incorporated under the name Etowah in 1833 then changed to Canton December 18, 1834. The founders of Canton attempted to establish silk production but failed; however, the city is named after the city in China.

The county courthouse in Canton was built in 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Former Georgia governor, Joseph Mackey Brown (1909-1913) was born in Canton. During his tenure, he sought economy in government, lower taxes, enforcement of Prohibition, and a reduction of power of the Railroad Commission. Brown also wrote two books entitled Mountains Campaigns in Georgia and Astanax in addition to numerous articles.

Canton hosts numerous festivals and special events, including celebrations for the Fourth of July and Christmas. Canton also hosts “A Taste of Cherokee” in May and the Riverfest during the last weekend in September.

Population: 7,709. Estimated population in July 2024: 17,685 (+129.4% change)
Males: 3,882 (50.4%), Females: 3,827 (49.6%)

Cherokee County

Zip codes: 30114, 30115.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.0 years
Median household income: $40,361
Median house value: $106,400

Population by Race

Races in Canton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.8%)
  • Hispanic (23.7%)
  • Other race (12.9%)
  • Black (5.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (10.9%), English (10.6%), Irish (9.5%), German (5.6%), Italian (3.9%), Scottish (2.3%).

Elevation: 960 feet

Land area: 14.3 square miles

Map of Canton, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Canton

  • High school or higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Canton city

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

19.3% Foreign born (18.5% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,857 (+31.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Canton:

  • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE (201 HOSPITAL RD PO BOX 906)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Canton:

  • MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; JASPER, GA)
  • NORTH FULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; ROSWELL, GA)
  • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Canton:

  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 23 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 42 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 47 miles; ROME, GA; Abbreviation: RMG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Canton:

  • CHEROKEE COUNTY (about 8 miles; CANTON, GA; Abbreviation: 47A)
  • PICKENS COUNTY (about 16 miles; JASPER, GA; Abbreviation: JZP)
  • COBB COUNTY-MC COLLUM FIELD (about 17 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: RYY)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canton:

  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; KENNESAW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)
  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,559)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 21 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,012)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 32 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 13,841)
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,839)
  • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,652)

Schools

Public high schools in Canton:

  • CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,014; Location: 930 MARIETTA HIGHWAY; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,006; Location: 4485 HICKORY ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Canton:

  • HICKORY FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,245; Location: 2755 EAST CHEROKEE DRIVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • TEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,188; Location: 8871 KNOX BRIDGE HIGHWAY; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • SIXES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,083; Location: 20 RIDGE ROAD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • RUSK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,053; Location: 4695 HICKORY ROAD; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 909; Location: 1965 HICKORY RD.; Grades: PK – 06)
  • LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 901; Location: 10500 BELLS FERRY ROAD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • MACEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 685; Location: 10370 EAST CHEROKEE DRIVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 557; Location: 712 MARIETTA HIGHWAY; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 221 UPPER BURRIS ROAD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FREE HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 307; Location: 12525 CUMMING HIGHWAY; Grades: KG – 04)

Private primary/middle school in Canton:

  • COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 64; Location: P.O. BOX 1211 HWY. 5; Grades: PK – 5)

Libraries

Library in Canton:

  • SEQUOYAH REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $2,907,493; Location: 116 BROWN INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY; 256,127 books; 7,415 audio materials; 1,520 video materials; 547 serial subscriptions)

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