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Canton, OH
City in Stark County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44702, 44703, 44704, 44705, 44706, 44707 and more.
Population
69,755
Land area
26.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,630
ZIP codes
10
Canton and its ZIP codes
Canton at a glance
- Canton is about 9.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $43,188 a year, 40% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,800 (54% below Ohio) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Canton, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools33
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks13
- Post Offices4
- Parks39
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants187
- Affordable Housing17
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places32
Housing and community stats
Canton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,188
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,363), Irish Americans (7,084), Italian Americans (4,679).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Canton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,361
157,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.68B
FY 2026, $7,155 per person
PPP loans
$104M
1,493 loans, 11,782 jobs reported
How people get to work
Canton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
337
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone32 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Canton
10 in or overlapping Canton. Population shown
Cities near Canton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meyers LakeVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| North CantonCity | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Hills and DalesVillage | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| ReedurbanCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| East CantonVillage | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| MiddlebranchCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Perry HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| LouisvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 5.7 |
| North IndustryCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| GreentownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| RichvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.1 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| MassillonCity | 9 mi | 19 |
| HartvilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| UniontownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.2 |
| GreenCity | 10 mi | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canton, OH in?
- Canton is in Stark County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Canton, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canton include 44702, 44703, 44704, 44705, 44706, 44707, 44708, 44709, 44710, 44714.
- What is the population of Canton, OH?
- About 69,755 people live in Canton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canton?
- Nearby places include Meyers Lake (2.7 mi), North Canton (3.9 mi), Hills and Dales (4 mi), Reedurban (4 mi), East Canton (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023