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Canal Winchester

Ohio · 9,107 residents · 8.126 sq mi
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Canal Winchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,418. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,629 residents. Median home value is $205,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,107
+103%since 2000
from 4,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K9K11K1990201020202024Canal Winchester
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,418
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,841
+76%since 2000
from $24,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,272)
Black2.1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(7,451)
Black8.4%(766)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(238)
Asian1.6%(143)
Other3.7%(341)
Diversity Score36.9%(3,364)
Diversity Score
37
+350%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canal Winchester, Ohio?

Canal Winchester, Ohio has about 9,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canal Winchester, Ohio earns about $99,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canal Winchester, Ohio expensive?

In Canal Winchester, Ohio, the median home is worth about $205,700, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Canal Winchester, Ohio?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Canal Winchester, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canal Winchester, Ohio?

About 3.9% of people in Canal Winchester, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canal Winchester, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Canal Winchester, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,399 residents, a change of about 236 percent over that period.

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