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North Canton

Ohio · 17,842 residents · 6.399 sq mi
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North Canton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $160,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,842
+9%since 2000
from 16,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,788 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024North Canton
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,473
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,135
+59%since 2000
from $24,045 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(15,610)
Black2.9%(514)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(648)
Asian1.4%(255)
Other2.1%(377)
Diversity Score24.1%(4,295)
Diversity Score
24
+231%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Canton, Ohio?

North Canton, Ohio has about 17,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Canton, Ohio earns about $60,473 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 $160,100, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in North Canton, Ohio?

About 36.3% 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 8.2% 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 3,094 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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