Census tract · Cherokee County
Census Tract 906.05, Cherokee County, Georgia
Census Tract 906.05, GEOID 13057090605, in Cherokee County, Georgia, mostly within Canton (63% of its census blocks). 4,733 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,137); the 2020 Census counted 3,855.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,733
±1,137 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,855
Median household income
$75,327
±$15,962 (90% margin)
Cherokee County: $108,115
Median home value
$290,800
±$31,555 (90% margin)
Cherokee County: $435,100
Median gross rent
$1,678
±$150 (90% margin)
Cherokee County: $1,799
Where is Census Tract 906.05?
Census Tract 906.05 is one of 56 census tracts in Cherokee County, Georgia. It covers 2.61 square miles of land, 1,477 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13057090605, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Canton | 63% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 906.05: Tract 903.01 ($143,143), Tract 903.03 ($115,132), Tract 904.01 ($37,710), Tract 906.04 ($86,354), Tract 906.06 ($96,337) and Tract 907.08 ($104,485). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 906.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 906.05's population at 4,733 (±1,137) in 1,357 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,855 residents and 1,166 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 906.05 | Canton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,733 ±1,137 | 35,741 |
| Households | 1,357 ±335 | 12,398 |
| Average household size | 3.48 ±0.44 | 2.85 |
| Housing units | 1,466 ±350 | 13,255 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 906.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 906.05 is 33.4 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 61.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.8%. 31.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 906.05 | Canton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±2.5 | 34.5 |
| Under 18 years | 31.3% ±6.8 pts | 26.8% |
| 65 years and over | 8.5% ±3.7 pts | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61.6% ±13.7 pts | 26.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.8% ±13.2 pts | 56.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.8 pts | 13.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.4% ±9.7 pts | 14.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.0% ±15.4 pts | 25.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.1% |
| With a disability | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 11.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 33.3% ±8.3 pts | 17.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 57.2% ±14.7 pts | 81.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±4.4 pts | 32.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.3% ±1.5 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 906.05 earn?
Half of the 1,357 households in Census Tract 906.05 earn less than $75,327 a year (±$15,962), against $108,115 across Cherokee County: 52nd highest of the county's 56 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 906.05 | Canton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,327 ±$15,962 | $80,091 |
| Mean household income | $113,805 ±$37,097 | $94,890 |
| Per capita income | $33,248 ±$12,370 | $34,479 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±7.9 pts | 12.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±13.7 pts | 19.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±6.7 pts | 7.9% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±3.6 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.7% ±18.3 pts | 94.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 906.05?
Owners occupy 51.2% of Census Tract 906.05's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,800 by its owner (±$31,555). The median renter pays $1,678 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 906.05 | Canton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,800 ±$31,555 | $407,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,678 ±$150 | $1,680 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8% ±23.3 pts | 54.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,611 ±$274 | $1,858 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±16.0 pts | 55.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±16.0 pts | 44.4% |
| Housing units | 1,466 ±350 | 13,255 |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.5% ±15.2 pts | 60.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% ±7.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.8% ±10.3 pts | 24.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.9% ±17.1 pts | 5.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 906.05 get to work?
46.7% of Census Tract 906.05's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 906.05 | Canton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±7.7 pts | 67.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% ±13.4 pts | 4.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 46.7% ±18.0 pts | 61.5% |
| Carpooled | 46.8% ±18.9 pts | 15.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 19.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±4.0 | 27.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 906.05 compare with the other tracts in Cherokee County?
Among Cherokee County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 906.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cherokee County | In Canton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 56 | 7th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 56 | 4th of 10 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 56 | 8th of 10 |
| Per capita income | 53rd of 56 | 8th of 10 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 56 | 9th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 46 | 5th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 56 | 10th of 10 |
| Median age | 50th of 56 | 6th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 52nd of 56 | 9th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Cherokee County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 910.12 | 49th | $80,577±$12,360 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 909.05 | 50th | $77,324±$15,180 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 911.07 | 51st | $76,563±$28,047 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 906.05 | 52nd | $75,327±$15,962 |
| Tract 907.04 | 53rd | $72,955±$26,154 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 904.02 | 54th | $70,375±$13,078 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 907.03 | 55th | $66,477±$17,156 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 906.05?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 906.05 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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