State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,671.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.43%
Growth Since 2010
-4.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
395,900
World Population Review
Canton, Ohio Population 2021
69,837
Canton is a city located in Stark County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Stark County. With a 2020 population of 69,837, it is the 8th largest city in Ohio and the 535th largest city in the United States . Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 73,007 in 2010. Canton reached it's highest population of 116,912 in 1950. Spanning over 26 miles, Canton has a population density of 2,671 people per square mile.
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 Canton was:
- 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%
The current population of Canton, Ohio is 69,837 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 70,752.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 73,007.
Canton, Ohio Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Canton Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Canton Population by Race
Canton Population Pyramid $2021
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Canton Population by Age
Canton Households and Families
| 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
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Canton Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Canton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
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$25,548
Average Earnings
$30,910
Average Male
$21,034
Average Female
Canton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Canton Language by Age
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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 Language
Canton Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 1,044 | 502 | 48.08% |
| 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 Asian, with 20.51% 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 Poverty
Canton Poverty Rate by Education
Canton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Canton Marital Status
Canton Veterans by War
Canton Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Canton Veterans by Education
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13.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Canton Veterans by Education
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
Canton Employment by Age
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Canton Employment by Race
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Canton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Canton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |