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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Canton

Ohio · 1,629 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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East Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,756. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,629
−6%since 1990
from 1,742 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,359 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+9%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Canton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,756
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,173 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,904
+60%since 1990
from $11,219 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$535
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,669)
Black3.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score11.1%(194)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,526)
Black3.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.2%(199)
12
+10%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Canton, Ohio?

East Canton, Ohio has about 1,629 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Canton, Ohio?

The typical household in East Canton, Ohio earns about $40,756 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Canton, Ohio expensive?

In East Canton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in East Canton, Ohio?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Canton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Canton, Ohio?

About 8.1% of people in East Canton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Canton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, East Canton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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