Canton township is located in Stark County Ohio. Canton township has a 2024 population of 12,319. Canton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Canton township is $73,182 with a poverty rate of 7.94%. The median age in Canton township is 44 years: 40.4 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,222 | 90.35% |
| Black or African American | 568 | 4.57% |
| Two or more races | 465 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 95 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,125 | 2.39 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Married | 2,190 | 3.07 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 2,005 | 1.25 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 609 | 3.58 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Male | 321 | 2.61 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 663 | 7.3% |
| Associates Degree | 767 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 840 | 9.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 485 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,374 | 48.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 1,791 | 19.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,130 | 7,354 | 1,245 |
| Black | 430 | 386 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 288 | 287 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 269 | 19 |
| Other Race | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,667 | $65,781 | $48,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,341 | $81,442 | $72,857 |
| High School Graduate | $39,559 | $42,074 | $35,154 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,573 | $41,198 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,689 | $44,012 | $40,301 |
| Some College | $38,975 | $39,489 | $38,806 |
$41,689
Average Earnings
$44,012
Average Male
$40,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.02% of Canton township residents speak only English, while 1.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,790 | 853 | 7.91% |
| Multiple | 454 | 49 | 10.79% |
| Black | 557 | 46 | 8.26% |
| Other | 95 | 15 | 15.79% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 1 | 0.26% |
7.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.73%
Male Poverty Rate
8.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton township is Other, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton township is Hispanic, with 0.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.53% |
| High School | 9.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.38% |
| Some College | 5.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.51% |
| Female Employed | 1.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,086 | $88,088 |
| Households | $64,141 | $73,182 |
| Married Families | $83,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,240 | $47,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
933
Number of Veterans
868
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| World War II | 37 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 253 |
| 75+ | 225 |
| 18 to 34 | 170 |
| 65 to 74 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 9.72% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 8.42% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 8.11% |
| Native American | 21 | 44.68% |
| Black | 16 | 3.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.94%
Born in Canton township
99.75%
Native Born
0.25%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
99.75% of Canton township residents were born in the United States, with 84.94% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,254 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 12,267 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 12,280 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 12,293 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 12,306 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 12,319 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 12,332 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 12,345 | -30 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 12,375 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 12,389 | -526 | -4.07% |
| 2019 | 12,915 | -26 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 12,941 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 12,963 | -52 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,015 | -38 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 13,053 | -21 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 13,074 | 37 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 13,037 | 18 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 13,019 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 13,003 | -33 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 13,036 | 0 | 0% |