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North Canton

Ohio · 17,692 residents (2025 est.) · 6.399 sq mi
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North Canton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $201,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,727
+8%since 2000
from 16,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,770 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,692 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024North Canton
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,544
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,013 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,195
+100%since 2000
from $24,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+11%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(15,762)
Black1.1%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(134)
Asian1%(169)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(1,190)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(16,276)
Black2.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(392)
Asian0.8%(140)
Other2.8%(503)
Diversity Score19.4%(3,437)
Diversity Score
19
+167%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Canton, Ohio?

North Canton, Ohio has about 17,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Canton, Ohio earns about $72,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Canton, Ohio expensive?

In North Canton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $201,200, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in North Canton, Ohio?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Canton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Canton, Ohio?

About 6.4% of people in North Canton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Canton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, North Canton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,979 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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