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Canton

Ohio · 69,001 residents (2025 est.) · 26.506 sq mi
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Canton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,188. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,800. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,755
−14%since 2000
from 80,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,632 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:69,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
68K73K77K81K86K1990201020202024Canton
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,188
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,730 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,690
+59%since 2000
from $15,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−1%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(59,653)
Black20.9%(16,875)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,006)
Asian0.3%(253)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(36,833)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(41,133)
Black23.4%(16,320)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4,693)
Asian0.6%(409)
Other10.3%(7,200)
Diversity Score72.8%(50,775)
Diversity Score
73
+60%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canton, Ohio?

Canton, Ohio has about 69,755 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canton, Ohio?

The typical household in Canton, Ohio earns about $43,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canton, Ohio expensive?

In Canton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,800, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Canton, Ohio?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Canton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canton, Ohio?

About 27.4% of people in Canton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Canton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14,406 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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