Canton-Massillon, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

400,495

0.116% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.7%

2.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,666

4.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$177,400

7.97% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

191,301

0.133% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Canton-Massillon, OH had a population of 400k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $65,666. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Canton-Massillon, OH declined from 400,960 to 400,495, a −0.116% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,859 to $65,666, a 4.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Canton-Massillon, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (85%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.44%), and White (Hispanic) (0.901%).

None of the households in Canton-Massillon, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Canton-Massillon, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Canton-Massillon, OH are Kent State University at Stark (2,359 degrees awarded in 2022), Stark State College (2,079 degrees), and Walsh University (685 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Canton-Massillon, OH was $177,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Canton-Massillon, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Canton-Massillon, OH was 2 cars per household.

Canton-Massillon, OH borders Akron, OH, New Philadelphia-Dover, OH, Salem, OH, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, Wooster, OH, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

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Population & Diversity

Canton-Massillon, OH is home to a population of 400k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.95% of Canton-Massillon, OH residents were born outside of the country (7.81k people).

In 2023, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (341k people) in Canton-Massillon, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Canton-Massillon, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Canton-Massillon, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Canton-Massillon, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canton-Massillon, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
341k ± 655
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 1.36k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.52k

2.8%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

2.8% of the people in Canton-Massillon, OH are hispanic (11.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Canton-Massillon, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.81k people

2.07%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.3k people

As of 2023, 1.95% of Canton-Massillon, OH residents (7.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Canton-Massillon, OH was 2.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Canton-Massillon, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,323 ± 547
Gulf War (2001-)
3,241 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
3,115 ± 459

Canton-Massillon, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Canton-Massillon, OH employs 191k people. The largest industries in Canton-Massillon, OH are Manufacturing (32,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,901 people), and Retail Trade (23,154 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,205), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,826), and Utilities ($71,623).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

191k

2023 Value

± 3,452

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 2.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Canton-Massillon, OH declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 192k employees to 191k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Canton-Massillon, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,958 people), Management Occupations (20,575 people), and Production Occupations (18,191 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Canton-Massillon, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

191k

2023 Value

± 3,452

−0.133%

1 Year decline

± 2.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Canton-Massillon, OH declined at a rate of −0.133%, from 192k employees to 191k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Canton-Massillon, OH, are Manufacturing (32,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,901 people), and Retail Trade (23,154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Canton-Massillon, OH, though some of these residents may live in Canton-Massillon, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,535

Median earning men ± $965

$35,096

Median earning women ± $826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,563), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,433), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,087).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,096), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,185), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,097).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

623
Other Services (except Public Administration)
520
Construction
440
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.43M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.39M
Manufacturing
$679k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Canton-Massillon, OH awarded 6,796 degrees. The student population of Canton-Massillon, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,084 male students and 12,143 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canton-Massillon, OH are White (5,124 and 76.4%), followed by Black or African American (664 and 9.9%), Unknown (373 and 5.56%), and Two or More Races (240 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Canton-Massillon, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Stark (2,359 and 34.7%), Stark State College (2,079 and 30.6%), and Walsh University (685 and 10.1%).

The most popular majors in Canton-Massillon, OH are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (2,331 and 34.3%), Registered Nursing (392 and 5.77%), and General Business Administration & Management (244 and 3.59%).

The median tuition costs in Canton-Massillon, OH are $32,103 for private four year colleges, and $6,902 and $15,817 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Canton-Massillon, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 20,227 (40% men and 60% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 20,227 students enrolled in Canton-Massillon, OH, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,332 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
2,322 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
201 degrees awarded
General Studies
159 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Canton-Massillon, OH was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 2,322 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Canton-Massillon, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kent State University at Stark
2,359 degrees awarded
Stark State College
2,079 degrees awarded
Walsh University
685 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Stark with 2,359 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,463 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canton-Massillon, OH, which is 0.568 times less than the 4,333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,124 degrees mean that there were 7.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 664 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,103) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,512) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,214) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Canton-Massillon, OH was $177,400 in 2023, which is 0.585 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $164,300 to $177,400, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Canton-Massillon, OH is 69.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Canton-Massillon, OH have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Canton-Massillon, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Canton-Massillon, OH is $65,666. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Canton-Massillon, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

Housing

Property

$177,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,625

$115,482

Median Property Taxes

±$2,278

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Canton-Massillon, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Canton-Massillon, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

Homeownership

2023

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.2% of the housing units in Canton-Massillon, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Canton-Massillon, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Canton-Massillon, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $130,088, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $109,506 and $107,843.

The following map shows all of the counties in Canton-Massillon, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,666

Median Household Income

± $1,254

167k

Number of Households

± 3,241

In 2023, the median household income of the 167k households in Canton-Massillon, OH grew to $65,666 from the previous year's value of $62,859.

The following chart displays the households in Canton-Massillon, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Canton-Massillon, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (6.42%)

In 2023, 79.4% of workers in Canton-Massillon, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Canton-Massillon, OH have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Canton-Massillon, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Canton-Massillon, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Canton-Massillon, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Canton-Massillon, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Canton-Massillon, OH (49.8k out of 392k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Canton-Massillon, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Canton-Massillon, OH has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1291 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.0775% increase from the previous year (1,291 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Canton-Massillon, OH declined by 4.6% from 6.24% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Canton-Massillon, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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