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North Canton, OH


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North Canton, Ohio

North Canton, Ohio, in Stark county, is 5 miles N of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Canton - Massillon area. There are 16,369 residents in North Canton.

The People and Families of North Canton

In North Canton, about 56% of adults are married. In North Canton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in North Canton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Canton had a median family income of $53,268. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in North Canton.

Political Inclinations

North Canton folks tended to give their money ($65,470) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

North Canton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in North Canton that were owner-occupied was 68%.

Commuting

In North Canton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%North Canton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%North Canton Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Canton Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%North Canton Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%North Canton Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%North Canton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of North Canton, OH

Comparing North 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime76

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