Canton, Georgia
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Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County[Geographic references#6GR6], Georgia, United States. The population was 7,709 at the 2000 census. Canton is the fastest growing city in Georgia and the 5th fastest growing city in the United States over 10,000 people with an estimated population of 15,094 in 2004.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.9 km² (14.3 mi²). 36.9 km² (14.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by any water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 7,709 people, 2,702 households, and 1,750 families residing in the city. The population density was 208.7/km² (540.5/mi²). There were 2,879 housing units at an average density of 78.0/km² (201.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.97% White, 5.56% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 12.87% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.73% of the population.There were 2,702 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,361, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $26,579 versus $25,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,324. About 6.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.
Canton was originally named Etowah and, upon the completion of its courthouse, renamed Cherokee Courthouse. Soon afterward, local businessmen launched an entreprenurial adventure into silk production and were allowed to rename the town as Canton in recognition of Canton, China, a world-renowned producer of silk. Although silk production eventually failed, the town name remained.
Canton was the hometown of Joseph E. Brown, who was elected governor of Georgia in 1857 and later served as U.S. Senator from Georgia. In 1844, Brown served as head-master at the academy in Canton, which began his lifelong devotion to public education.
Communities
- Buffington
- Clayton
- Gold Ridge
- Keithsburg
- Univeter
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