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CITY · 2010 ACS

East Canton

Ohio · 1,591 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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East Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,591
−2%since 2000
from 1,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,327 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Canton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,473
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,756 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,771
+5%since 2000
from $17,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,526)
Black3.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(199)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,484)
Black3.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score15.7%(249)
Diversity Score
16
+28%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Canton, Ohio?

East Canton, Ohio has about 1,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Canton, Ohio earns about $41,473 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 $99,800, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in East Canton, Ohio?

About 8.9% 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 8.7% 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 151 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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