Canton, OH Demographics

A map of Canton's Population by Race

Canton, Ohio had a population of 70,872 in 2020. It was 60.9% White, 24.5% Black, 0.4% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Canton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Canton's White Population

43,132 residents of Canton identify as White, or 60.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Canton less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #1207 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Canton is less White than neighboring Meyers Lake (87.2% White), Reedurban (88% White), North Industry (89.2% White), North Canton (87.5% White), and Hills and Dales (89.6% White).

Canton's Black Population

17,351 residents of Canton identify as Black, or 24.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Canton larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Canton is more Black than neighboring Meyers Lake (10.1% Black), Reedurban (2.9% Black), North Industry (1.9% Black), North Canton (2.9% Black), and Hills and Dales (0% Black).

Canton's Asian Population

295 residents of Canton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #560 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Canton is more Asian than neighboring Meyers Lake (0% Asian). Canton is less Asian than neighboring North Industry (0.5% Asian), North Canton (1.4% Asian), and Hills and Dales (6% Asian).

Canton's Hispanic Population

3,576 residents of Canton identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #185 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Canton is more Hispanic than neighboring Meyers Lake (1.2% Hispanic), Reedurban (2.8% Hispanic), North Industry (1.3% Hispanic), North Canton (3.6% Hispanic), and Hills and Dales (2.4% Hispanic).

Canton's Native American/Other Population

868 residents of Canton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #81 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Canton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Meyers Lake (0% Native American/Other), Reedurban (0.6% Native American/Other), North Canton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hills and Dales (0.4% Native American/Other). Canton is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Industry (1.4% Native American/Other).

Canton's Multiracial Population

5,650 residents of Canton identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Canton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Canton is ranked #30 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Canton is more Multiracial than neighboring Meyers Lake (1.5% Multiracial), Reedurban (5.3% Multiracial), North Industry (5.7% Multiracial), North Canton (3.9% Multiracial), and Hills and Dales (1.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.