Stark County, OH

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2020 Population

371,516

0.238% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.1

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

13.3%

1.72% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,045

2.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$139,000

3.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

177,304

0.62% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Stark County, OH had a population of 372k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $55,045. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Stark County, OH declined from 372,404 to 371,516, a −0.238% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,860 to $55,045, a 2.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stark County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), White (Hispanic) (1.13%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.876%).

None of the households in Stark County, 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.

99.2% of the residents in Stark County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stark County, OH are Stark State College (1,573 degrees awarded in 2020), Kent State University at Stark (997 degrees), and Walsh University (658 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Stark County, OH was $139,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%. Most people in Stark County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Stark County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Stark County, OH borders Carroll County, OH, Columbiana County, OH, Holmes County, OH, Mahoning County, OH, Portage County, OH, Summit County, OH, Tuscarawas County, OH, and Wayne County, OH.

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United States Ohio Canton-Massillon, OH

Diversity

Stark County, OH is home to a population of 372k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.05% of Stark County, OH residents were born outside of the country (7.61k people).

In 2020, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (319k people) in Stark County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stark County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
319k ± 501
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 1.06k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 1.13k

2.14%

Hispanic Population

7.93k people

2.14% of the people in Stark County, OH are hispanic (7.93k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stark County, OH as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.61k people

2.11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.85k people

As of 2020, 2.05% of Stark County, OH residents (7.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stark County, OH was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Stark County, OH was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Stark County, OH are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Stark County, OH residents was 42.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Stark County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Stark County, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,300 ± 523
Gulf War (1990s)
3,517 ± 423
Gulf War (2001-)
2,775 ± 369

Stark County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Stark County, OH is $55,045. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Stark County, OH was Census Tract 7113.12 with a value of $114,909, followed by Census Tract 7114.11 and Census Tract 7111.21, with respective values of $106,250 and $105,000.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Stark County, OH employs 177k people. The largest industries in Stark County, OH are Manufacturing (30,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,975 people), and Retail Trade (20,991 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,089), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($69,338), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,167).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,045

2020 value

± $1,054

2.2%

1 Year Growth

± 2.58%

Households in Stark County, OH have a median annual income of $55,045, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,860 in 2019, which represents a 2.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Stark County, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stark County, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7113.12
Census Tract 7114.11
Census Tract 7111.21

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stark County, OH was Census Tract 7113.12 with a value of $114,909, followed by Census Tract 7114.11 and Census Tract 7111.21, with respective values of $106,250 and $105,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stark County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stark County, OH (48.2k out of 362k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
33,278 ± 1,370
Black
9,074 ± 731
Two Or More
4,858 ± 693

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

177k

2020 Value

± 3,108

−0.62%

1 Year decline

± 2.33%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stark County, OH declined at a rate of −0.62%, from 178k employees to 177k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stark County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,892 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,407 people), and Management Occupations (17,104 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stark County, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Stark County, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,892 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,407 people), and Management Occupations (17,104 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Stark County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.67 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.28 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Stark County, OH, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($78,542), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,548), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,129).

Industries

Employment by Industries

177k

2020 Value

± 3,108

−0.62%

1 Year decline

± 2.33%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stark County, OH declined at a rate of −0.62%, from 178k employees to 177k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stark County, OH, are Manufacturing (30,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,975 people), and Retail Trade (20,991 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stark County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Stark County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Stark County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (30,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,975 people), and Retail Trade (20,991 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Stark County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.71 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.35 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.13 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Stark County, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($70,089), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($69,338), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,167).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stark County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Stark County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Stark County, OH

58.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Stark County, OH awarded 4,780 degrees. The student population of Stark County, OH is skewed towards women, with 8,900 male students and 14,433 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stark County, OH are White (3,750 and 78.9%), followed by Black or African American (421 and 8.86%), Unknown (213 and 4.48%), and Hispanic or Latino (137 and 2.88%).

The largest universities in Stark County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Stark State College (1,573 and 32.9%), Kent State University at Stark (997 and 20.9%), and Walsh University (658 and 13.8%).

The most popular majors in Stark County, OH are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (986 and 20.6%), Registered Nursing (352 and 7.36%), and General Business Administration & Management (231 and 4.83%).

The median tuition costs in Stark County, OH are $30,663 for private four year colleges, and $6,116 and $14,992 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
970 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
184 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
165 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stark County, OH was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 970 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Stark State College
1,573 degrees awarded
Kent State University at Stark
997 degrees awarded
Walsh University
658 degrees awarded

$6,116

Median In-State Public

$30,663

Median Private

In 2020, the Stark County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stark State College with 1,573 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,713

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,067

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,713 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stark County, OH, which is 0.559 times less than the 3,067 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Stark County, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,750 degrees awarded
Black or African American
421 degrees awarded
Unknown
213 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Stark County, OH was White students. These 3,750 degrees mean that there were 8.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 421 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stark County, OH was $139,000 in 2020, which is 0.605 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $134,300 to $139,000, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Stark County, OH is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Stark County, OH have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stark County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$139,000

2020 Median

± $1,865

$134,300

2019 Median

± $1,345

In 2020, the median property value in Stark County, OH grew to to $139,000 from the previous year's value of $134,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Stark County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stark County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$55,045

Median Household Income

± $1,054

154k

Number of Households

± 2,830

In 2020, the median household income of the 154k households in Stark County, OH grew to $55,045 from the previous year's value of $53,860.

The following chart displays the households in Stark County, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Stark County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stark County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

2020 Homeownership

68.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 68.1% of the housing units in Stark County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Stark County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stark County, OH have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Stark County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (6.59%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2020, 83.8% of workers in Stark County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.59%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stark County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stark County, OH have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.4% of the population of Stark County, OH has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Stark County, OH see 1260 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1544 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 339 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,260 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stark County, OH

Primary care physicians in Stark County, OH see an average of 1,260 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (1,246 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.61%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stark County, OH declined by 1.58% from 5.7% to 5.61%.

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