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Demographic Analysis of North Canton, Ohio: A Low Diversity Community with White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
North Canton, Ohio, a city of approximately 27,135 residents as of 2022, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community. The city has maintained a predominantly white population throughout the past decade, with over 90% of residents identifying as white in recent years.
North Canton has consistently fallen under the "Low Diversity" category from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, though there has been a slight decrease from 95% in 2013 to 92% in 2022. This minor shift suggests a very slow trend towards increased diversity, but not enough to change the city's overall categorization.
There have been small increases in other racial groups. The Black population increased from 1% to 3%. The Asian population grew from 0% to 1-2%. The Hispanic population increased from 1% to 2%. The Two or More Races category grew from 1% to 2%. These changes, while small, indicate a gradual diversification of the community, albeit at a very slow pace.
The median income in North Canton has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $57,405 in 2013 to $62,213 in 2022, an increase of about 8.4% over nine years. This growth suggests a gradually improving economic situation for residents, though it's worth noting that there was a significant drop from $67,946 in 2021 to $62,213 in 2022, which could indicate recent economic challenges.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 26,000 and 27,000 residents over the decade. This stability, combined with the gradual income increase, suggests a relatively steady economic environment.
Based on the observed trends, North Canton is likely to continue its slow diversification process. However, given the current pace of change, it's probable that the city will remain in the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. If current trends continue, we might see the white population decrease to around 90% in the next decade, with small increases in other racial groups.
Economically, if the recent drop in median income (2021 to 2022) is an anomaly, we might expect a return to the previous trend of gradual income growth. However, if this drop represents a new economic reality for the city, it could lead to changes in the demographic makeup, potentially accelerating diversification if it results in changes to housing affordability or job markets.
North Canton is showing signs of very gradual diversification and has experienced overall economic growth over the past decade. It remains a predominantly white, economically stable community. The city is likely to maintain its "Low Diversity" categorization in the near future, barring any significant economic or policy changes that could accelerate demographic shifts.
