Massillon, OH Demographics

A map of Massillon's Population by Race

Massillon, Ohio had a population of 32,146 in 2020. It was 81.9% White, 7.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Massillon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Massillon is the 47th 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).

Massillon's White Population

26,339 residents of Massillon identify as White, or 81.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Massillon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Massillon is ranked #1079 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Massillon is less White than neighboring Navarre (94.4% White), Perry Heights (87.7% White), Richville (89.5% White), Reedurban (88% White), and Hills and Dales (89.6% White).

Massillon's Black Population

2,500 residents of Massillon identify as Black, or 7.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Massillon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Massillon is ranked #145 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Massillon is more Black than neighboring Navarre (0.8% Black), Perry Heights (3.8% Black), Richville (3.3% Black), Reedurban (2.9% Black), and Hills and Dales (0% Black).

Massillon's Asian Population

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

Massillon is more Asian than neighboring Navarre (0.3% Asian), and Perry Heights (0.3% Asian). Massillon is less Asian than neighboring Hills and Dales (6% Asian).

Massillon's Hispanic Population

1,146 residents of Massillon identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Massillon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Massillon is ranked #296 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Massillon is more Hispanic than neighboring Navarre (1.2% Hispanic), Perry Heights (2.7% Hispanic), Richville (2.2% Hispanic), Reedurban (2.8% Hispanic), and Hills and Dales (2.4% Hispanic).

Massillon's Native American/Other Population

202 residents of Massillon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Massillon 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, Massillon is ranked #345 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Massillon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navarre (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hills and Dales (0.4% Native American/Other).

Massillon's Multiracial Population

1,836 residents of Massillon identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Massillon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Massillon is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Massillon is more Multiracial than neighboring Navarre (2.9% Multiracial), Perry Heights (5% Multiracial), Richville (4% Multiracial), Reedurban (5.3% Multiracial), and Hills and Dales (1.6% Multiracial).

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