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Stark County

Ohio · 375,586 residents · 575.207 sq mi
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Stark County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $128,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375,586
−1%since 2000
from 378,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
366K370K374K377K381K1990201020202024Stark County
2024374K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,941
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,015
+18%since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(339,010)
Black7.2%(27,039)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3,492)
Asian0.5%(2,040)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(76,666)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(329,497)
Black7.5%(28,272)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5,965)
Asian0.7%(2,736)
Other2.4%(8,839)
Diversity Score27.8%(104,551)
Diversity Score
28
+37%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark County, Ohio?

Stark County, Ohio has about 375,586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stark County, Ohio?

The typical household in Stark County, Ohio earns about $44,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stark County, Ohio expensive?

In Stark County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Stark County, Ohio?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stark County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stark County, Ohio?

About 12.7% of people in Stark County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stark County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Stark County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,001 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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