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Canal Fulton

Ohio · 5,325 residents · 3.567 sq mi
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Canal Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $154,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,325
+5%since 2000
from 5,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+31%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Canal Fulton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,908
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,350
+43%since 2000
from $21,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(4,899)
Black0.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(4,949)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score8.3%(441)
Diversity Score
8
+70%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canal Fulton, Ohio?

Canal Fulton, Ohio has about 5,325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canal Fulton, Ohio?

The typical household in Canal Fulton, Ohio earns about $48,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canal Fulton, Ohio expensive?

In Canal Fulton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $154,800, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Canal Fulton, Ohio?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Canal Fulton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canal Fulton, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in Canal Fulton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canal Fulton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Canal Fulton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,168 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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