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Canton, OH

Founded 1805Stark CountyElev. 323 m
Population
70,105
Median home
$94,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Canton

With about 70,105 residents, Canton is one of Ohio's notable places. Canton was founded in 1805 and sits in Stark County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $39,754. Homes carry a median value of $94,400, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.1%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
70,105
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$39,754
Per-capita income
$23,490
Poverty rate
28.4%
High-school grad or higher
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg. commute
19.3 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black24.3%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.2%
Production, transportation & material moving23.7%
Service23.4%
Sales & office21.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$94,400
Median gross rent
$826/mo
Owner-occupied
47.5%
Median year built
1948
Households
29,942
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Canton has 40 public schools — 23 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading42%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Canton Harbor High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Canton South High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Choices Alternative SchoolHighGrades 11–12
GlenOak High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
McKinley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Stark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Summit Academy Secondary - CantonHighGrades 9–12charter
Canton South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Clarendon Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Crenshaw Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Glenwood Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–7
McGregor Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Oakwood Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
STEAMM AcademyMiddleGrades 4–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime160% above national
Canton1,005
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime119% above national
Canton4,268
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Canton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Canton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Stark County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Canton is in Stark County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Canton was founded in 1805 and sits in Stark County. Elevation ~323 m.

Map of Canton
Canton, OH
Where Canton is
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Historic places

41 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mellett-Canton Daily News BuildingRenkert, Harry S., HouseCity National Bank BuildingDewalt BuildingEagles' TempleLandmark TavernOld McKinley High SchoolOnesto Hotel
Notable people from Canton
Marilyn MansonMacy GrayJake AbelKimberlé CrenshawIda Saxton McKinleyMarshall RosenbergJean PetersMother AngelicaPeggy Ann GarnerCJ McCollum
People searches in Canton
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Nearby cities
Akron (20 mi)Stow (26 mi)Cuyahoga Falls (28 mi)Brunswick (38 mi)Warren (41 mi)Strongsville (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Canton, OH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Canton, Ohio.

Andrew James Youngdahl, 26
Canton · Stark County · 44720
Charles A Williams
Canton · 44703
Joseph Williams, 85
Canton · 44706
Joseph Williams, 85
Canton · Stark County · 44706
AKA Joseph Williams
Steven James Jones, 36
Canton · Stark County · 44706
Silvanus Anthony Johnson, 51
Canton · 44718
AKA Anthony Johnson, Silvanus A Johnson
Thomas Everett Wright, 46
Canton · 44709
David Andrew Jones, 82
Canton · 44704
David Michael Browne, 51
Canton · 44708
Michael James Lewis, 51
Canton · 44709
AKA Michael J Lewis
Michael Alan Martin, 55
Canton · 44706
Michael Alynn Anderson, 19
Canton · 44708
AKA Michael A Anderson
Michael Deontae Mahone, 51
Canton · Stark County · 44702
AKA Michael Deontae Hahone, Michael Deontae Mahone
Michael Joseph Johnson, 42
Canton · 44710
AKA Michael J Johnson, Michael Johnson
Johnathon Bailey Taylor, 47
Canton · 44708
John Harold Smith, 65
Canton · 44707

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Canton — frequently asked

What is the population of Canton, Ohio?
Canton has a population of about 70,105, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Canton?
The median home value in Canton is $94,400, and the median gross rent is $826/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Canton safe? What is the crime rate?
Canton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,005 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Canton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Stark County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 40 public schools (23 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Canton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Canton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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