North Canton, OH

Census Place

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2020 Population

17,244

0.191% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.9

2.2% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.22%

22.4% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$60,473

2.66% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$160,100

3.09% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

8,997

3.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, North Canton, OH had a population of 17.2k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $60,473. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of North Canton, OH declined from 17,277 to 17,244, a −0.191% decrease and its median household income declined from $62,128 to $60,473, a −2.66% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Canton, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.899%).

None of the households in North Canton, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in North Canton, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Canton, OH are Walsh University (658 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in North Canton, OH was $160,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%. Most people in North Canton, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in North Canton, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

North Canton, OH is home to a population of 17.2k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.89% of North Canton, OH residents were born outside of the country (499 people).

In 2020, there were 37.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.7k people) in North Canton, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 416 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 405 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Canton, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.7k ± 363
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
416 ± 263
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
405 ± 160

2.17%

Hispanic Population

374 people

2.17% of the people in North Canton, OH are hispanic (374 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Canton, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

499 people

2.87%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

495 people

As of 2020, 2.89% of North Canton, OH residents (499 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Canton, OH was 2.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Canton, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in North Canton, OH was 41.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in North Canton, OH are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all North Canton, OH residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of North Canton, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in North Canton, OH was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Canton, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
381 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
173 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
166 ± 99

North Canton, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in North Canton, OH is $60,473. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in North Canton, OH was Census Tract 7121.12 with a value of $92,778, followed by Census Tract 7121.02 and Census Tract 7120, with respective values of $78,125 and $58,789.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of North Canton, OH employs 9k people. The largest industries in North Canton, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,511 people), Retail Trade (1,159 people), and Educational Services (1,018 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($131,607), Public Administration ($59,231), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,583).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,473

2020 value

± $3,330

−2.66%

1 Year Growth

± 9.62%

Households in North Canton, OH have a median annual income of $60,473, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,128 in 2019, which represents a −2.66% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in North Canton, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Canton, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7121.12
Census Tract 7121.02
Census Tract 7120

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Canton, OH was Census Tract 7121.12 with a value of $92,778, followed by Census Tract 7121.02 and Census Tract 7120, with respective values of $78,125 and $58,789.

The following map shows all of the places in North Canton, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Canton, OH (1.3k out of 15.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,073 ± 312
Hispanic
128 ± 128
Other
88 ± 106

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Canton, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2020 Value

± 677

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 9.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Canton, OH grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 8.71k employees to 9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Canton, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,287 people), Management Occupations (1,229 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,080 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Canton, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of North Canton, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,287 people), Management Occupations (1,229 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,080 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, North Canton, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.84 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.38 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.36 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of North Canton, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($98,438), Legal Occupations ($97,031), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($71,953).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2020 Value

± 677

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 9.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in North Canton, OH grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 8.71k employees to 9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Canton, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,511 people), Retail Trade (1,159 people), and Educational Services (1,018 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Canton, OH, though some of these residents may live in North Canton, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in North Canton, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,511 people), Retail Trade (1,159 people), and Educational Services (1,018 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, North Canton, OH has an unusually high number of Information (1.34 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.25 times), and Educational Services (1.22 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in North Canton, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($131,607), Public Administration ($59,231), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,583).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Canton, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in North Canton, OH awarded 658 degrees. The student population of North Canton, OH is skewed towards women, with 980 male students and 1,671 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Canton, OH are White (476 and 74.1%), followed by Unknown (101 and 15.7%), Black or African American (30 and 4.67%), and Hispanic or Latino (18 and 2.8%).

The largest universities in North Canton, OH by number of degrees awarded are Walsh University (658 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Canton, OH are Registered Nursing (87 and 13.2%), General Business Administration & Management (81 and 12.3%), and General Biological Sciences (48 and 7.29%).

The median tuition cost in North Canton, OH for private four year colleges is $29,910.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
48 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
28 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Canton, OH was General Biological Sciences with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in North Canton, OH according to their major.

Universities

Walsh University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

658 degrees awarded

$29,910

Median Private

In 2020, the North Canton, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walsh University with 658 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

449

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Canton, OH, which is 0.465 times less than the 449 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in North Canton, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
476 degrees awarded
Unknown
101 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in North Canton, OH was White students. These 476 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 101 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Canton, OH was $160,100 in 2020, which is 0.697 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $155,300 to $160,100, a 3.09% increase. The homeownership rate in North Canton, OH is 65.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in North Canton, OH have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Canton, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$160,100

2020 Median

± $8,038

$155,300

2019 Median

± $7,138

In 2020, the median property value in North Canton, OH grew to to $160,100 from the previous year's value of $155,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in North Canton, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Canton, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,473

Median Household Income

± $3,330

7.42k

Number of Households

± 602

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.42k households in North Canton, OH declined from $60,473 from the previous year's value of $62,128.

The following chart displays the households in North Canton, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in North Canton, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Canton, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

2020 Homeownership

66.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 65.1% of the housing units in North Canton, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in North Canton, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Canton, OH have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in North Canton, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Canton, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (6.63%)

In 2020, 80.3% of workers in North Canton, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Canton, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Canton, OH have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.3% of the population of North Canton, OH has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Stark County, OH see 1260 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1544 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 339 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Stark County, OH.

1,260 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stark County, OH

Primary care physicians in Stark County, OH see an average of 1,260 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1,246 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stark County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.66%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

18.8%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.71%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Canton, OH declined by 3.13% from 4.81% to 4.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Canton, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.