The Town FilesStark County, Ohio
373,713 people. The median home is worth $186,400 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $67,934.
Towns in Stark County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 70,872 | $97,800 | $43,188 | 35.2 |
| Massillon | 32,146 | $149,900 | $56,446 | 41.0 |
| Alliance | 21,672 | $125,400 | $56,106 | 35.5 |
| North Canton | 17,842 | $201,200 | $72,544 | 45.7 |
| Louisville | 9,521 | $193,100 | $64,375 | 42.4 |
| Perry Heights | 8,391 | $166,700 | $61,601 | 43.6 |
| Uniontown | 7,173 | $257,500 | $93,393 | 41.0 |
| Reedurban | 5,889 | $151,600 | $57,000 | 48.0 |
| Canal Fulton | 5,325 | $189,000 | $62,044 | 39.8 |
| Minerva | 3,684 | $124,400 | $54,380 | 44.9 |
| Greentown | 3,382 | $336,500 | $114,355 | 48.9 |
| Hartville | 3,329 | $266,900 | $69,648 | 41.8 |
| Richville | 3,209 | $172,500 | $74,375 | 49.9 |
People and housing
| Stark County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $909 | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,934 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
158,502 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,631 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 681 storm events in Stark County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Stark County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).