44708 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 44708, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

44708 is a zip code in Stark County, Ohio, which covers Canton, Canton, Jackson, Perry, and Plain, with a total population of 24,584 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 44708 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 44708.

The estimated population of people living in 44708 is 24,584, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 44708 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,584
+0.35%
-3.81%
2020
24,498
 -3.65% -
2019
25,425
 -0.45% -
2018
25,541
 -0.07% -
2017
25,558
 - -

Population of 44708 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 44708 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.8%
83.2%
 -1.68%
Black/African American
7.7%
7.4%
 +4.05%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
3%
 -20.00%
Asian
3.6%
1.7%
 +111.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
4.5%
 -2.22%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 44708 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 44708 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 44708 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 44708 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 -1.12% 43 -0.23% 44.5 -1.98%
2020 44.6 +2.76% 43.1 +2.62% 45.4 +1.57%
2019 43.4 -0.46% 42 -0.94% 44.7 0%
2018 43.6 +1.16% 42.4 +3.67% 44.7 -0.22%
2017 43.1 - 40.9 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 44708 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 44708 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,446 -13.62% 1,460 +3.48% 1,214 1,511
10 to 19 1,407 -11.02% 1,317 +4.95% 1,247 1,369
20 to 29 1,491 -6.78% 1,322 -5.67% 1,374 1,242
30 to 39 1,726 -13.65% 1,551 +9.04% 1,493 1,695
40 to 49 1,435 +1.42% 1,913 -17.85% 1,445 1,589
50 to 59 2,041 -22.99% 1,807 -17.33% 1,601 1,510
60 to 69 1,379 +22.69% 1,634 +15.91% 1,693 1,906
70+ 1,495 +1.32% 2,134 +2.99% 1,507 2,188

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 44708 zip code is $57,260.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 44708.

  • Under 25
    $32,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,574.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,981.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,299.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 44708 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 44708, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 44708 is currently $75,123.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.71% of households in 44708 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 44708 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 44708 is $33,734.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 44708 by the total population of 44708.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 44708 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 44708 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 44708 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 44708 zip over the age of 16 is 19,944.

Of those people, a total of 64.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 44708 is 60.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 44708 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 701 47.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,083 93.40% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 1,533 89.20% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 1,576 88.10% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 3,026 91.20% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 2,805 81.50% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 1,926 72.40% 10.50%
60 to 64 years 1,919 60.70% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 3,035 29.50% 1.30%
75 years and over 2,340 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 44708. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,093 62.60% 5.70%
Black or African American 1,235 71.80% 2.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 717 80.20% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 36 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 863 65.70% 7.40%
Hispanic or Latino 392 68.60% 3.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,808 62.60% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 44708 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 44708 is 12,088, with median earnings of $35,137.00.

Women in 44708 are earning approximately 70.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,088 $35,137.00
Male 6,222 $41,582.00
Female 5,866 $29,345.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 44708 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,386 $57,531.00
Business and Financial 574 $43,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 212 $66,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 253 $76,372.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $36,944.00
Community and Social Service 316 $41,366.00
Legal 86 $68,125.00
Educational and Library 444 $49,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 199 $26,159.00
Healthcare Practitioners 919 $54,625.00
Healthcare Support 287 $21,678.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 101 $30,350.00
Law Enforcement 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 660 $12,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 471 $21,334.00
Personal Care and Service 337 $6,952.00
Sales 1,549 $34,909.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,593 $28,596.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 442 $37,326.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 351 $52,841.00
Production 859 $33,976.00
Transportation and Material Moving 435 $49,034.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 44708 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 44708.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 857 $75,893.00 529 $46,496.00
Business and Financial 264 $91,250.00 310 $40,388.00
Computer and Mathematical 141 $63,438.00 71 $78,839.00
Architecture and Engineering 250 $76,463.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 42 $36,944.00
Community and Social Service 95 $41,083.00 221 $41,406.00
Legal 52 $68,750.00 34 $39,583.00
Educational and Library 100 $69,375.00 344 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $35,417.00 127 $26,068.00
Healthcare Practitioners 179 $90,573.00 740 $46,500.00
Healthcare Support 43 $28,347.00 244 $20,987.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $31,700.00 27 $13,015.00
Law Enforcement 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 239 $20,406.00 421 $11,784.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $22,365.00 216 $20,093.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $6,802.00 257 $7,411.00
Sales 918 $39,350.00 631 $19,485.00
Office and Administrative Support 316 $34,773.00 1,277 $27,144.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 426 $37,727.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $52,955.00 27 $0.00
Production 621 $34,558.00 238 $22,200.00
Transportation and Material Moving 418 $50,000.00 17 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,803 households in 44708, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,594 families living in the 44708 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 44708:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,523 712 1,359 4,209
Average Household Size 2.96 2.77 3.04 1.15
Total Families 4,523 712 1,359 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.33 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 6,594 families living in 44708, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 44708:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,955 housing units in 44708.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,803 90.36%
Vacant 1,152 9.64%

26.77% of the total 11,955 housing units in 44708 are rental units. This is approximately 3,200 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,425 are occupied by the owner - or 62.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 44708 is $862.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 44708 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    178
  • Less than $500
    150
  • $500 to $999
    1,875
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    978
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    49
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    52
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    87

Property Value

The median value of a property in 44708 is $129,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 44708 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    642
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,572
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,185
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,368
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    341
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    150
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 44708. The chart below shows the number of properties in 44708 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,609
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,232
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,018
  • 1960 to 1969
    897
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,255
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,037
  • 1990 to 1999
    986
  • 2000 to 2009
    735
  • 2010 to 2013
    186
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 44708 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    501
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,947
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,239
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,116

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 44708 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 44708 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 44708.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,443
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,455
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,526
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,792
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    581
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,040
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    118
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    182
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    371
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    217
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

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