North Canton, Ohio
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 16,369 people, 7,114 households, and 4,382 families residing 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 (477.4/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.
. Also in 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 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 16,369 people, 7,114 households, and 4,382 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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 (477.4/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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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
Most students attend North Canton City Schools, which consists of Clearmount, Greentown, Northwood and Orchard Hill elementary schools, plus North Canton Middle School and North Canton Hoover High SchoolHoover High School (North Canton, Ohio)
Hoover High School is a public high school in North Canton, Ohio.-Name:The school's original name was simply North Canton High School which students affectionately referred to as No. Ca. Hi...
. Also in the city limits is St. Paul School, that offers a private, parochial education, in the Catholic tradition
Catholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
, for students in grades K-8.
Walsh University
Walsh University
Walsh University is a private non-profit, 4-year, Roman Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, initially as a liberal arts college. Walsh College became Walsh University in 1993. The University offers more than 50 majors,...
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 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
.
Notable natives
- Andy AllemanAndy AllemanAndrew "Andy" Alleman is an American football guard. Alleman last played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League in 2010. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, 2007 3rd round draft choice (88th overall) of the New Orleans Saints - Todd BlackledgeTodd BlackledgeTodd Alan Blackledge was an American football quarterback in both the NCAA and National Football League. In college, he led the Penn State Nittany Lions to a national championship; and, as a pro, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers...
, played one season at North Canton Hoover High School before attending Penn State University, where he later guided the Nittany Lions to an NCAA football national championship in 1982. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. Presently a college football analyst for ESPN. - Dickie Hemrick, held the ACC record for points in NCAA basketball for 51 years and still leads in most rebounds for the conference at Wake Forest. Played for the Boston Celtics.
- Eddie McClintockEddie McClintockEdward "Eddie" Theodore McClintock is an American actor who has starred and guest starred in numerous television shows. He currently portrays the role of Secret Service agent Peter Lattimer on the Syfy series Warehouse 13....
, actor - Jeffrey MylettJeffrey MylettJeffrey Mylett was an American actor and songwriter. Born in North Canton, Ohio, he attended Hoover High School there, and studied theater at Carnegie Mellon University....
, member of the original cast of GodspellGodspellGodspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. It opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since, including a 2011 revival now playing on Broadway... - Mark PhillipsMark Phillips-Ancestry:-Issue:-Sources:...
, former editor-in-chief of Boston Metro newspaper and frequent contributor to the Daily Mirror in London. Phillips consults on behalf of Fortune 500 companies on matters relating to media acquisitions. - Dick SnyderDick SnyderRichard J. Snyder is an American former National Basketball Association player for the St. Louis Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Snyder attended college at Davidson College, and was drafted by the Hawks in the second round of the 1966 NBA Draft...
, former NBA basketball player for the St. Louis Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Seattle Supersonics, and Cleveland Cavaliers - Murray Spangler, inventor of the Hoover vacuum cleaner
- Rabbit WarstlerRabbit WarstlerHarold Burton "Rabbit" Warstler was a professional baseball infielder. He played all or part of 11 seasons in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and second baseman for the Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Bees and Chicago Cubs .In his career, Warstler played in 1,205 games and...
, MLB infielderInfielderAn infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
for the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Bees, and Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, 1930-1940
Notable residents of North Canton
- Joe DeRosaJoe DeRosaJoe DeRosa is a referee for the National Basketball Association. He is in his 21st season as a referee and has officiated over 1,000 regular season games, 75 play-off games and 5 NBA Finals games...
, an official in the National Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada... - Marty Lee HoenesMarty Lee HoenesMarty Lee Hoenes is an American rock musician who is best known as the lead guitarist for the Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. He is also a freelance artist and designer, having designed many of the band's albums. He currently resides in North Canton, Ohio....
, lead guitarist for Donnie Iris and the CruisersDonnie IrisDonnie Iris is an American rock musician known for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s... - Robert E. L. RaineyRobert E. L. RaineyRobert E. L. Rainey was an American artist, art educator and advertising executive. Born in Jackson, MS, he grew up in Chicago, and attended the Chicago Art Institute, studying under F. Chapin and B. Anisfield and receiving B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees. Initially a watercolorist, Rainey specialized...
, artist and long-time director of the North Canton Little Art Gallery
Notable historic people
- Jehu GrubbJehu GrubbJehu Grubb , unacknowledged son of the prominent ironmaster Curtis Grubb, was an early settler who became a leading citizen in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio. Jehu served in the War of 1812, was a Justice of the Peace, served in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1828 and 1832, and in 1852...
(c.1781 - 1854), an early settler and Justice of the Peace, a War of 1812 veteran who served in the Ohio Legislature from 1828 to 1832. Buried at St. Jacobs Cemetery along with many descendants, Jehu was the original owner of the site of his step-son's Jacob H. Bair House.