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About Us - City Statistics
Please find a number of popular Canton statistics listed below. If you have any questions about particular statistics, or would like to know more about a specific statistic, please contact us by calling (330) 438-4307.
History
Founded: 1805
Incorporated: 1854
Population/Demographics
City Population: 72,683
Metro Population: 404,422
Density: 2,867.5/square mile
Racial makeup: (2000 Figures)
Caucasian - 74%
African American - 21%
Native American - 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander - 0.03%
Other - 0.6%
2+ Races - 3%
Hispanic/Latino - 1.2%
Geography
State: Ohio
Region: Northeast/Midwest
County: Stark
Elevation: 1,060 feet
Lat/Long: 40º48'18"N, 81º22'33"
Water Sources: Nimishillen Creek
Area: 20.6 square miles
Zip Codes: 44700-44799
Area Codes: 330-234
Time Zone: Eastern U.S. (GMT-5)
Population Trends
| Census | Population | %+/- |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,603 | ———— |
| 1860 | 4,041 | 55.2% |
| 1870 | 8,660 | 114.3% |
| 1880 | 12,258 | 41.5% |
| 1890 | 26,189 | 113.6% |
| 1900 | 30,667 | 17.1% |
| 1910 | 50,217 | 63.7% |
| 1920 | 87,091 | 73.4% |
| 1930 | 104,906 | 20.5% |
| 1940 | 108,401 | 3.3% |
| 1950 | 116,912 | 7.9% |
| 1960 | 113,631 | −2.8% |
| 1970 | 110,053 | −3.1% |
| 1980 | 93,077 | −15.4% |
| 1990 | 84,161 | −9.6% |
| 2000 | 80,806 | −4.0% |
| 2010 | 73,007 | −9.7% |
| 2012 | 72,683 | −0.4% |
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