Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

136,391

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.754% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.2%

1.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,486

3.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$128,300

5.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,220

0.237% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH had a population of 136k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $47,486. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH grew from 134,760 to 136,391, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $45,698 to $47,486, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.82%), White (Hispanic) (1.64%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%).

3.81% of the households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, 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 Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stark County (Central)--Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are Walsh University (757 degrees awarded in 2021), Malone University (485 degrees), and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was $128,300, and the homeownership rate was 59.5%.

Most people in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH borders Barberton, Green & New Franklin Cities PUMA, OH, Massillon City PUMA, OH, and Alliance City PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH is home to a population of 136k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (3.22k people).

In 2021, there were 5.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.94k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,276 households), Greek (384 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (229 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,456

Women

51.7%

65,841

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,297 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 1.59k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20k ± 1.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.94k ± 1.17k

3.41%

Hispanic Population

4.65k people

3.41% of the people in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are hispanic (4.65k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
390 ± 484 people
China
271 ± 404 people
Mexico
243 ± 382 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was Guatemala, the natal country of 390 Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 271 and Mexico with 243.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.22k people

2.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.35k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH residents (3.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,276 households (1.78%)
Greek
384 households (0.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
229 households (0.179%)

3.81% of the households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.78% of the households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,742 ± 341
Gulf War (2001-)
1,281 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
1,228 ± 252

Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (4,767 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,237 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,974 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($167,773), Offices of dentists ($154,141), and Administration of human resource programs ($112,723).

Males in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,001. The income inequality in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,912

Women

50.6%

29,168

Men

49.4%

The workforce of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH in 2020 was 59,080 people, with 50.6% woman, and 49.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

59.2k

2021 Value

0.237%

1 Year growth

± 0.237%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 0.237%, from 59.1k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,704 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,627 people), and Retail salespersons (1,552 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.2k

2021 Value

0.237%

1 Year growth

± 0.237%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 0.237%, from 59.1k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,767 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,237 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,974 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,777

Median earning men ± $2,014

$27,676

Median earning women ± $1,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,539), Information ($53,266), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,300).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,851), Wholesale Trade ($40,717), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,907).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T 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
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2021, universities in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH awarded 1,489 degrees. The student population of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,436 male students and 2,784 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are White (1,039 and 71.9%), followed by Unknown (211 and 14.6%), Black or African American (102 and 7.06%), and Two or More Races (43 and 2.98%).

The largest universities in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Walsh University (757 and 50.8%), Malone University (485 and 32.6%), and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 and 5.71%).

The most popular majors in Stark County (Central)--Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH are General Business Administration & Management (194 and 13%), Registered Nursing (156 and 10.5%), and Mental Health Counseling (78 and 5.24%).

The median tuition cost in Stark County (Central)--Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH for private four year colleges is $30,205.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,220 (34% men and 66% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,220 students enrolled in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, 34% men and 66% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,561 records, of which 69% were women and 31% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Stark County (Central)--Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was General Biological Sciences with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Stark County (Central)--Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walsh University
757 degrees awarded
Malone University
485 degrees awarded
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walsh University with 757 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 482 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH, which is 0.479 times less than the 1,007 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,039 degrees mean that there were 4.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 211 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,205) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.68% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.1k), Some college (28.2k), and Secondary Education (14.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was $128,300 in 2021, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,300 to $128,300, a 5.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH is 59.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH is $47,486. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$128,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,958

$34,805

Median Property Taxes

±$1,287

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.5% of the housing units in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

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

Household Income

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

$47,486

Median Household Income

± $1,953

58.5k

Number of Households

± 1,848

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.5k households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH grew to $47,486 from the previous year's value of $45,698.

The following chart displays the households in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Worked At Home (7.78%)
Carpooled (7.55%)

In 2021, 80.4% of workers in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.78%) and those who carpooled to work (7.55%).

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.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH (25.4k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

92.5% of the population of Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 9.31% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.55%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

9.31%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canton & North Canton Cities PUMA, OH grew by 7.96% from 6.99% to 7.55%.

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