Canton township, Ohio
Canton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canton township is a geographic entity located in Stark County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,452. The land area covers 21.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,452 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,512 | ±358 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,946 | ±427 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,512 | ±358 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 434 | ±228 |
| Median Home Value | $153,100 | ±$9,722 |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | ±$65 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,760 | ±$8,984 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,181 | ±$2,533 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,109 | ±327 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,465 | ±386 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.3% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,366 (2024)
ID: 193923
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
4711 CENTRAL AVE SW, CANTON OH 44707
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GUS Population: 374,091 (2024)
ID: 172274
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: STARK COUNTY AUDITOR
110 CENTRAL PLZ S, SUITE 220, CANTON OH 44702-1416
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Canton | KG-06 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-04 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-08 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-03 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-06 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-08 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | 09-12 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | 09-12 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | 06-08 | Canton, OH | |
| Regular School Canton | KG-03 | Canton, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canton City Schools Adult Career and Technical Education
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College Vocational | 3.0 mi away | 521 Tuscarawas West, Canton, OH, 44702 |
3304382556
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SOUTHGATE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 3025 CLEVELAND AVE. SW, MAGNOLIA, OH, 44707 |
(330) 866-3366
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Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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College | 3.3 mi away | 2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH, 44710-1797 |
3303636347
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DEHOFF MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 216 HARTFORD AVE SE, CANTON, OH, 44707 |
(330) 452-9014
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Malone University
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College | 4.7 mi away | 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH, 44709-3308 |
3304718100
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STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 715 MARKET AVE NORTH, CANTON, OH, 44702 |
(330) 452-0665
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National Beauty College
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 4642 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH, 44709-1837 |
3304995596
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STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 715 MARKET AVE., CANTON, OH, 44702 |
(330) 452-0665
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Ross College-Canton
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College | 6.9 mi away | 4300 Munson Street, NW, Canton, OH, 44718-3674 |
3304941214
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STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 715 MARKET AVE., CANTON, OH, 44702 |
(330) 452-0665
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AKRON CANTON RGNL AP, OH US, located 11.5 miles from Canton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 20.3° | 27.9° | 2.92" | 13.4" |
| February | 38.6° | 21.9° | 30.2° | 2.44" | 12.0" |
| March | 48.4° | 29.4° | 38.9° | 3.23" | 7.6" |
| April | 61.8° | 39.8° | 50.8° | 3.86" | 1.7" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.4° | 61.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 59.4° | 69.9° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.3° | 63.4° | 73.9° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 61.9° | 72.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.9° | 54.9° | 65.4° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 44.0° | 53.7° | 3.34" | 0.3" |
| November | 50.7° | 34.2° | 42.5° | 3.08" | 3.3" |
| December | 39.9° | 26.1° | 33.0° | 2.89" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Industry CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Canton city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Meyers Lake village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Reedurban CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| East Canton village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Richville CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915112014. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.