Whittier Park, a neighborhood in Canton, Ohio, has a population of 5,595 and a median income of $25,847 as of 2022. The neighborhood has transitioned from low diversity to moderate diversity over the past decade. In 2013, the white population comprised 68% of the neighborhood, with a 21% black minority. By 2022, the white population decreased to 64%, while the black population increased to 25%. The Hispanic population grew from 1% to 3%, and the Asian population from 0% to 2% during this period.

The median income in Whittier Park increased from $23,416 in 2013 to $25,847 in 2022, representing a 10.4% increase. However, the population has decreased from a peak of 7,288 in 2017 to 5,595 in 2022, a 23% decline. These changes in income and population suggest fluctuating economic conditions in the neighborhood.

The demographic changes in Whittier Park align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. Many U.S. cities have experienced growth in minority populations and a decline in the proportion of white residents. The economic trends in Whittier Park, particularly the recent decline in median income, may differ from national averages, which have generally shown modest growth without accounting for inflation.