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North Canton, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°52′30″N 81°23′50″W / 40.87500°N 81.39722°W / 40.87500; -81.39722
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North Canton, Ohio
City
Hoover Historical Center
Hoover Historical Center
Nickname: 
The Dogwood City
Location of North Canton, Ohio
Location of North Canton, Ohio
Location of North Canton in Stark County
Location of North Canton in Stark County
Coordinates: 40°52′30″N 81°23′50″W / 40.87500°N 81.39722°W / 40.87500; -81.39722
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyStark
Area
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 • Total6.40 sq mi (16.57 km2)
 • Land6.40 sq mi (16.57 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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1,129 ft (344 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,842
 • Density2,788.25/sq mi (1,076.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44709, 44720, 44799
Area code330
FIPS code39-56294[3]
GNIS feature ID2395252[2]
Websitehttp://northcantonohio.gov/

North Canton is a city in central Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 17,842 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.

History

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North Canton was established as the village of New Berlin in 1831. Residents were primarily of German descent. During World War I, it became unfashionable to be associated with anything German so in 1918, the community changed the name of the village to North Canton.[4]

William H. “Boss” Hoover moved his tannery business from the family farm to the center of the New Berlin village in 1873. The first upright vacuum cleaner was invented in June 1908 in North Canton by department store janitor James M. Spangler.[5] Hoover bought the patent, and The Hoover Company became the world's largest manufacturer of vacuum cleaners by the 1930s. In 2007, Hoover officially shut down its production facility in North Canton.[6][7]

Geography

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The West Branch of Nimishillen Creek flows through the city.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.40 square miles (16.58 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910865—
19201,59784.6%
19302,64865.8%
19402,98812.8%
19504,03234.9%
19607,72791.6%
197015,22897.1%
198014,189−6.8%
199014,7483.9%
200016,36911.0%
201017,4886.8%
202017,8422.0%
Sources:[10][3][11][12]
North Canton City Hall

2010 census

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As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 17,488 people, 7,557 households, and 4,426 families living in the city. The population density was 2,732.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,055.0/km2). There were 8,078 housing units at an average density of 1,262.2 per square mile (487.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 2.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 7,557 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

Of the city's population over the age of 25, 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.[14]

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000 (jobs), there were 16,369 people, 7,114 households, and 4,382 families living in the city. The population density was 2,697.1 people per square mile (1,041.2/km2). There were 7,506 housing units at an average density of 1,236.8 per square mile (477.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.90% White, 1.12% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 7,114 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,013, and the median income for a family was $53,268. Males had a median income of $39,517 versus $29,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,045. About 3.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Walsh University

Most students attend North Canton City Schools, which consists of Clearmount and Northwood elementary schools and Greentown and Orchard Hill intermediate schools, plus North Canton Middle School and North Canton Hoover High School. Also in the city limits is St. Paul School,[15] that offers a private, parochial education, in the Catholic tradition, for students in grades K-8.

Walsh University is a private, Catholic university that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Enrollment is about 2,500. Men's and women's athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division II and Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Plain Local Schools and Jackson Local Schools also exist in the 44720 zip code.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Canton, Ohio
  3. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Ohio History Connection. (n.d.). New Berlin, Ohio. Retrieved from http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/New_Berlin,_Ohio
  5. ^ U.S. patent 889,823, "Carpet sweeper and cleaner", James M. Spangler, issued 2 June 1908
  6. ^ North Canton Chamber Archived February 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ New Berlin, Ohio
  8. ^ DeLorme (1991). Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  11. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  14. ^ "North Canton (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on January 11, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  15. ^ "St. Paul Campus". Holy Cross Academy Catholic Schools. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  16. ^ The Akron Art Museum salutes Diana Al-Hadid, a Kent State grad in search of art world success - on her own terms | cleveland.com Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  17. ^ Strava Pro Runner Profile | Tony M. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
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