Canal Winchester: Demographics & People
Canal Winchester's population stands at 10,170 people, in 3,903 households. Population grew 5.3% from 9,659 (2022) to 10,170 (2024). Median age 42.7 years. (7.9y older than Franklin County; 4.6y older than Ohio). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.24). 78% of households are family-led. County is gaining 5,426 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 22% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 78 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.3% from 9,659 (2022) to 10,170 (2024) — about 8.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~10,715 (extrapolated at 2.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 11,469.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 158,921 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 9,659 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 10,170 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 10,170 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 11,469 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 42.7y is 3.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 42.7 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 10,170 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,289 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,728.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,982.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,171 |
| Population under 18 | 2,289 |
| Median age | 42.7 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 10,170 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.24 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 7,929 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,079 |
| Asian residents | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 147 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 24.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 86.2% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Ohio 1.9%) |
| Black population | 11.3% (vs Ohio 8.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.0% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.2% (vs Ohio 77.9%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 7,464 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,498 |
| Share born in this state | 73.4% |
| Share born in another state | 26.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 157 |
| From Africa | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
3,903 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 78% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,818 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,128 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,818 |
| Married couples with children | 916 |
| Single-parent households | 84 |
| Average household size | 2.48 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 209 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 153 |
| Family households | 3,024 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 77.5% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 3,903 households (vs Ohio 12,056) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 5,426 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 163,609 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 158,183 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 5,426 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 672 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 239 residents live in group quarters (2.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 239 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 15 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fairfield |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 11.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Fairfield County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,353 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Fairfield County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 64.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 157,574 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 8.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 15 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 10,170, booming, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 10,170 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Fairfield County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade