30-470: 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 . 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
60-449: A family was $ 55,976. Males had a median income of $ 44,238 versus $ 31,896 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,015. About 9.5% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. Stark County has often been described as "the swing county, in the swing state" when it comes to presidential elections. Locally, it has generally been
90-597: 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. 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
120-407: A number of partitions and a few transfers between counties, the townships are: 40°49′N 81°22′W / 40.81°N 81.37°W / 40.81; -81.37 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
150-503: A series of features each election cycle for over a decade. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 575 square miles (1,490 km ) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km ) (0.9%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 378,098 people, 148,316 households, and 102,782 families living in the county. The population density
180-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
210-470: A strong Republican area, but that changed in the 1990s and into the 2000s, where it remained highly competitive for both parties. In 1992, it became a swing county that tilted Democratic, and over the next 15–20 years more local office holders were Democrats. That has changed, however, in the last 10 years or so, beginning in 2010. Republicans now hold most of the local elected positions. Prior to 1815, Stark County consisted of only eight large townships. After
240-713: Is also included in the Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area . Stark County was named in honor of American Revolutionary War General John Stark . John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777. In
270-590: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
300-541: The 1760s and 1770s Moravian missionaries from Pennsylvania came to preach the gospel to the native people, and also to lead and resettle already converted native people migrating away from whites encroaching on their land in Pennsylvania. The earliest of these were Christian Frederick Post and John Heckewelder . See also the history of neighboring Tuscarawas County, Ohio The first permanent settlements were established in 1805, beginning with Canton. Possibly 80% of
330-475: The 1930s. In 2007, Hoover officially shut down its production facility in North Canton. The West Branch of Nimishillen Creek flows through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 6.40 square miles (16.58 km), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 17,488 people, 7,557 households, and 4,426 families living in the city. The population density
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#1732793822026360-606: The 44720 zip code. Stark County, Ohio Stark County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 374,853. Its county seat is Canton . The county was created in 1808 and organized the next year. It is named for John Stark , an officer in the American Revolutionary War . Stark County is included in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area , which
390-740: The Union. As of 1862 over 1,100 had enlisted. During the early 20th century, Stark County was an important location in the early development of professional football . The rivalry between the Massillon Tigers and Canton Bulldogs helped bring the Ohio League to prominence in the mid-1900s (decade) and again in the late 1910s. The Bulldogs ended up a charter member of the National Football League , where it played for several years. (The role Stark County had in developing
420-427: 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
450-407: The age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 41.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,941 and the median income for
480-429: The age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.80% under
510-467: The age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,824, and the median income for a family was $ 47,747. Males had a median income of $ 37,065 versus $ 23,875 for females. The per capita income for
540-624: The city limits is St. Paul School, 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
570-471: 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. As of the census of 2000 (jobs), there were 16,369 people, 7,114 households, and 4,382 families living in
600-405: The city. The population density was 2,697.1 people per square mile (1,041.2/km). There were 7,506 housing units at an average density of 1,236.8 per square mile (477.5/km). 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
630-504: The county was $ 20,417. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 375,586 people, 151,089 households, and 100,417 families living in the county. The population density was 652.9 inhabitants per square mile (252.1/km ). There were 165,215 housing units at an average density of 287.2 units per square mile (110.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732793822026660-405: The county was 88.7% white, 7.6% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 33.6% were German , 15.5% were Irish , 10.1% were English , 10.1% were Italian , and 7.7% were American . Of the 151,089 households, 30.2% had children under
690-482: The early settlers were German-speakers from Pennsylvania, although others came from Virginia, New York, and New England. Lumbering and sawmills were important early industries, to cater to the enormous demand for lumber from the incoming settlers. Stark County was originally part of Columbiana County , but was split off in 1807. At the start of the Civil War the men of Stark County were quick to volunteer to preserve
720-719: The game is part of the reason the Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton.) Two relatively large football stadiums, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, are still in use (albeit now mostly for high school football ), with Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosting the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game each year. In the later 20th century, Stark County's voting record swung from one party to another, closely tracking
750-514: The name of the village to North Canton. 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 . Hoover bought the patent, and The Hoover Company became the world's largest manufacturer of vacuum cleaners by
780-400: 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
810-422: The winner of the U.S. Presidential election . Even within the swing state of Ohio , Stark County is regarded as a quintessential bellwether , and thus presidential candidates have typically made multiple visits to the region. Major media outlets typically pay close attention to the election results in the county. The New York Times in particular has covered the county's citizens and their voting concerns in
840-444: Was 2,732.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,055.0/km). There were 8,078 housing units at an average density of 1,262.2 per square mile (487.3/km). 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
870-402: 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
900-504: Was 656 inhabitants per square mile (253/km ). There were 157,024 housing units at an average density of 272 units per square mile (105 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 90.28% white , 7.20% black or African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.54% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.29% from other races , and 1.43% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 148,316 households, out of which 31.00% had children under
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