Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Canton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,427

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%1,332

Two or More

2.6%37

Hispanic/Latino

2%28

Black

1.1%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%8

Asian

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%26

High School Diploma

47.2%460

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%75

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%100

Associate's Degree

11%107

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%142

Master's Degree

3.6%35

Doctorate

0.6%6

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,000

Median Renti

$859

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%467

Renter-Occupied

27.5%177

Total Units

665

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%8

$50K–$100K

13.5%63

$100K–$150K

37.7%176

$150K–$200K

32.5%152

$200K–$300K

11.3%53

$300K–$500K

3.2%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

4.1%27

1990–1999

3.6%24

1980–1989

8.4%56

1970–1979

12.3%82

1960–1969

11.3%75

1950–1959

29.2%194

1940–1949

3.9%26

1939 or earlier

27.2%181

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%510

Electricity

19.4%125

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%6

Fuel Oil

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,364

Mean Household Incomei

$74,281

Per Capita Incomei

$33,320

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

789

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%25

$10K–$15K

2.3%15

$15K–$20K

1.6%10

$20K–$25K

3.6%23

$25K–$30K

3.6%23

$30K–$35K

3.1%20

$35K–$40K

3.6%23

$40K–$45K

5%32

$45K–$50K

4.2%27

$50K–$60K

21.9%141

$60K–$75K

14.9%96

$75K–$100K

10.1%65

$100K–$125K

8.1%52

$125K–$150K

7.8%50

$150K–$200K

5%32

$200K+

1.6%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

717

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

764

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

57(5.1% of civilian adults)