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Canton

County:
Stark County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
26.309
State:
Ohio

Canton is a city located in Stark County, Ohio. Canton has a 2026 population of 68,511. It is also the county seat of Stark County. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70,611 in 2020.

The median household income in Canton is $43,188 with a poverty rate of 27.36%. The median age in Canton is 35.2 years: 33.7 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males.

68.5K
Total Population
2,604
Density (mi²)
-350 -0.51%
Growth

Canton Population

Canton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202668,511-350-0.51%
202568,861-350-0.51%
202469,211-19-0.03%
202369,230-362-0.52%
202269,592-572-0.82%
202170,164-447-0.63%
202070,611-132-0.19%
201970,504-312-0.44%
201870,816-397-0.56%
201771,213-470-0.66%
201671,683-539-0.75%
201572,222-459-0.63%
201472,681-276-0.38%
201372,957-227-0.31%
201273,184-29-0.04%
201173,213-242-0.33%
201073,4554480.61%
200080,806-3,355-3.99%
199084,161-8,916-9.58%
198093,077-16,976-15.43%
1970110,053-3,578-3.15%
1960113,631-3,281-2.81%
1950116,9128,5117.85%
1940108,4013,4953.33%
1930104,90617,81520.46%
192087,09136,87473.43%
191050,21719,55063.75%
190030,6674,47817.1%
189026,18913,931113.65%
188012,2583,59841.55%
18708,6604,619114.3%
18604,0411,43855.24%
18502,60300%

Median Age

Overall: 35.2 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 33.7 years

Canton Adults

There are 52,038 adults, (10,940 of whom are seniors) in Canton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 36,523 (52.4%)
Male: 33,232 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Canton includes 60.31% White, 23.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White42,06760.31%
Black or African American16,54223.71%
Two or more races9,77614.01%
Other race7551.08%
Asian4090.59%
Native American1050.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1010.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,9324.2%
White9341.34%
Other race5170.74%
Black or African American2220.32%
Native American880.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White41,13358.97%
Black or African American16,32023.4%
Two or more races6,8449.81%
Asian4090.59%
Other race2380.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1010.14%
Native American170.02%

Canton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Canton 's average per capita income is $36,197. Household income levels show a median of $43,188. The poverty rate stands at 27.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,067$95,150
Families$53,992$68,383
Households$43,188$57,150
Non Families$30,608$38,482

$36,197

Average Income

$43,188

Median Household Income

27.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)