The population density was 1,588.1 people per square mile (613.6/km2). There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 655.4 per square mile (253.2/km2). 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. 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.