Canton, Ohio Population 2022
Canton is a city located in Stark County Ohio. Canton has a 2020 population of 69,532. It is also the county seat of Stark County. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -5.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,427 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $44,772 with a poverty rate of 30.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $71,100. The median age in Canton is 35.5 years, 33.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- White: 67.07%
- Black or African American: 24.85%
- Two or more races: 6.04%
- Other race: 1.47%
- Asian: 0.50%
- Native American: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 395,900 | -810 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 396,710 | -810 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 397,520 | -810 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 398,330 | -997 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 399,327 | -1,741 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 401,068 | -1,365 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 402,433 | -1,242 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 403,675 | 310 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 403,365 | -64 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 403,429 | 98 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 403,331 | -887 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 404,218 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,781 | 67.07% |
| Black or African American | 17,701 | 24.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4,304 | 6.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,044 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 358 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
Canton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,843 | 2.23 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 14,085 | 1.17 | 42.3 |
| Married | 8,147 | 3.02 | 72.7 |
| Female | 6,750 | 3.24 | 29.6 |
| Male | 1,861 | 3.03 | 47.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,897 | 4.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,654 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 18,358 | 39.08% |
| Some College | 11,881 | 25.29% |
| Associates Degree | 3,654 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,215 | 8.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,318 | 4.93% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,187 | 29,107 | 5,290 |
| Black | 10,447 | 8,991 | 980 |
| Hispanic | 1,659 | 933 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 1,530 | 1,308 | 91 |
| Other Race | 583 | 225 | |
| Asian | 212 | 162 | 25 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 11 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 25.58%.
$25,548
Average Earnings
$30,910
Average Male
$21,034
Average Female
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
95.19% of Canton residents speak only English, while 4.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.27% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,681 | 9,651 | 22.09% |
| Black | 17,256 | 7,970 | 46.19% |
| Multiple | 4,226 | 2,116 | 50.07% |
| Hispanic | 3,198 | 1,317 | 41.18% |
| Other | 502 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 356 | 73 | 20.51% |
| Native | 43 | 27 | 62.79% |
30.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.97%
Male Poverty Rate
33.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Native, with 62.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.00%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,463 | 8.99% |
| Black | 844 | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 4.69% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 2.99% |
| Other Race | 15 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 11 | 25.58% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.77% |
Canton Veterans by Education
13.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.78%
Born in Canton
97.14%
Native Born
2.86%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.14% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 81.78% having been born in Ohio. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69,532 | -305 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 69,837 | -305 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 70,142 | -305 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 70,447 | -305 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 70,752 | -404 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 71,156 | -473 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 71,629 | -544 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 72,173 | -461 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 72,634 | -281 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 72,915 | -232 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 73,147 | -34 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 73,181 | -246 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 73,427 | -7,379 | -0.95% |
| 2000 | 80,806 | -3,355 | -0.41% |
| 1990 | 84,161 | -8,916 | -1.00% |
| 1980 | 93,077 | -16,976 | -1.66% |
| 1970 | 110,053 | -3,578 | -0.32% |
| 1960 | 113,631 | -3,281 | -0.28% |
| 1950 | 116,912 | 8,511 | 0.76% |
| 1940 | 108,401 | 3,495 | 0.33% |
| 1930 | 104,906 | 17,815 | 1.88% |
| 1920 | 87,091 | 36,874 | 5.66% |
| 1910 | 50,217 | 19,550 | 5.06% |
| 1900 | 30,667 | 4,478 | 1.59% |
| 1890 | 26,189 | 13,931 | 7.89% |
| 1880 | 12,258 | 3,598 | 3.54% |
| 1870 | 8,660 | 4,619 | 7.92% |
| 1860 | 4,041 | 1,438 | 4.50% |
| 1850 | 2,603 | 0.00% |