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East Canton

Ohio · 1,521 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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East Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,163. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,521
−7%since 2000
from 1,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Canton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,163
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,756 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,462
+59%since 2000
from $17,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,355)
Black2.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score16.1%(244)
Diversity Score
16
+32%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Canton, Ohio?

East Canton, Ohio has about 1,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Canton, Ohio earns about $52,163 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 $116,400, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in East Canton, Ohio?

About 17.0% 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 221 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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