Canal Fulton, Ohio
| Canal Fulton, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Canal Fulton, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 40°53′23″N 81°35′43″W / 40.88972°N 81.59528°WCoordinates: 40°53′23″N 81°35′43″W / 40.88972°N 81.59528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2) |
| • Land | 3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 5,479 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 5,484 |
| • Density | 1,680.7/sq mi (648.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 44614 |
| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-11304[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1060923[2] |
Canal Fulton is a city in Stark County in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 5,479 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Canal Fulton is located at 40°53′23″N 81°35′43″W / 40.88972°N 81.59528°W (40.889806, -81.595339),[6] along the Tuscarawas River.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.32 square miles (8.60 km2), of which 3.26 square miles (8.44 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[1]
History
Canal Fulton traces its history to three villages that developed along the Tuscarawas River. Milan was platted on March 23, 1814. Fulton was platted on May 16, 1826, changed its name to Canal Fulton in 1832, and later incorporated as a village. In 1853, Canal Fulton absorbed both Milan and West Fulton.[8]
In 1997, Canal Fulton withdrew from surrounding Lawrence Township via a paper township named Milan Township, after the former village.[9]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,048 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,196 | 14.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,173 | −1.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,172 | −0.1% | |
| 1910 | 978 | −16.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,057 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,160 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,115 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,258 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,555 | 23.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,367 | 52.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,481 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,157 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,061 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,479 | 8.3% | |
| Est. 2012 | 5,484 | 0.1% | |
| Sources:[10][11][12][13][14][15][5][16] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 5,479 people, 2,186 households, and 1,488 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,680.7 inhabitants per square mile (648.9/km2). There were 2,362 housing units at an average density of 724.5 per square mile (279.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 2,186 households of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.
The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,061 people, 1,823 households, and 1,349 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,090.8 people per square mile (807.5/km²). There were 1,925 housing units at an average density of 795.3 per square mile (307.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 0.91% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 1,823 households out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,359, and the median income for a family was $51,914. Males had a median income of $42,331 versus $23,540 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,266. About 3.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ DeLorme (1991). Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
- ↑ "History". City of Canal Fulton. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ Harbaugh, Richard. "Mayor's Fall Newlestter Article". City of Canal Fulton. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties". Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Population: Ohio". 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio". 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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