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 Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.28%), 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 Stark State College (2,051 degrees awarded in 2023), Walsh University (675 degrees), and University of Mount Union (621 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.

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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 13.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Canton-Massillon, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    341k ± 655
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28k ± 1.36k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    13.5k ± 1.42k
2.8%
Hispanic Population
11.2k 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 13.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,106 ± 6,295 people
  2. Mexico
    45,962 ± 5,253 people
  3. China
    32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    8,323 ± 547
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,241 ± 380
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Canton-Massillon, OH employs 191k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Canton-Massillon, OH were Manufacturing (32,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,901 people), and Retail Trade (23,154 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,205), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,826), and Utilities ($71,623).

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 623
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 520
    Construction
  3. 440
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.43M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.39M
    Manufacturing
  3. $679k
    Retail Trade

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
Jon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Canton-Massillon, OH awarded 4,804 degrees. The student population of Canton-Massillon, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,807 male students and 12,007 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Canton-Massillon, OH are White (3,487 and 73.4%), followed by Black or African American (534 and 11.2%), Unknown (319 and 6.72%), and Two or More Races (160 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Canton-Massillon, OH by number of degrees awarded are Stark State College (2,051 and 42.7%), Walsh University (675 and 14.1%), and University of Mount Union (621 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Canton-Massillon, OH are Registered Nursing (452 and 9.41%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (404 and 8.41%), and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology (213 and 4.43%).

The median tuition costs in Canton-Massillon, OH are $32,977 for private four year colleges, and $7,325 and $16,438 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Canton-Massillon, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 19,814 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 19,814 students enrolled in Canton-Massillon, OH, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,639 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    400 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    167 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    167 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Canton-Massillon, OH was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 400 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Stark State College
    2,051 degrees awarded
  2. Walsh University
    675 degrees awarded
  3. University of Mount Union
    621 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stark State College with 2,051 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,917 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Canton-Massillon, OH, which is 0.664 times less than the 2,887 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,487 degrees mean that there were 6.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 534 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,977) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,634) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

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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 higher than 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.

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.

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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%.

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Equity

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Canton-Massillon, OH is from Ohio.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  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.

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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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 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 307 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,328 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients).

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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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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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%.

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