Canfield, Ohio


Canfield is a city in central Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, a suburb ten miles southwest of Youngstown. The population was 7,515 at the 2010 census. Located at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 and U.S. Route 62, it is part of the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2005, Canfield was rated the 82nd best place to live in the United States by Money magazine.

History

The village was named after Judson Canfield, a land agent. Canfield was incorporated as a village in 1849.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water. It is surrounded by Canfield Township.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,515 people, 3,073 households, and 2,196 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 3,306 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 3,073 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,374 people, 2,917 households, and 2,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,588.1 people per square mile. There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 655.4 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 1.29% Asian, 0.45% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 2,917 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $59,434 and the median income for a family was $71,484. Males had a median income of $35,346 versus $20,493 for females. The per capita income for the city is $31,756. About 2.1% of the families and 3.2% of the population live below the poverty line. Including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those 65 years of age or older.

Politics

In the state legislature Canfield is located in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Republican Michael Rulli, and in the 59th State Representative District, represented by Republican Don Manning. Federally, Canfield is located in Ohio's 6th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R+16 and is represented by Republican Bill Johnson.
Former US Congressmen Elisha Whittlesey and William A. Whittlesey lived in Canfield.

Education

Public schools in Canfield include:
Canfield has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Notable people