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East Canton, OH


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East Canton, Ohio

East Canton, Ohio, in Stark county, is 5 miles E of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 53 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is included in the Canton - Massillon metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,629 people lived in East Canton.

The People and Families of East Canton

In East Canton, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Canton had a median family income of $43,796.

Political Inclinations

East Canton residents donated more money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

East Canton Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in East Canton are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In East Canton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the village.

High Points

East Canton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Canton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of East Canton, OH

Comparing East Canton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime67
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