More about Canton Canton is a city located in Stark County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,806, but according to a July 1, 2002 Census estimate, the population has declined to 79,772. It is the county seat of Stark County6. Canton is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Canton Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 80,806 people, 32,489 households, and 19,785 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,518.2/km² (3,933.0/mi²). There are 35,502 housing units at an average density of 667.0/km² (1,728.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.45% White, 21.04% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 32,489 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% are married couples living together, 19.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 33.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 3.04. In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,730, and the median income for a family is $35,680. Males have a median income of $30,628 versus $21,581 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,544. 19.2% of the population and 15.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Due to Canton’s diverse demographic, many pollsters used Canton as a microcosm of the country as a whole. President George W. Bush visited Canton on a number of occasions, as well as Democratic Presidential Nominee and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry in a effort to win Ohio, a vital state in the 2004 Election. Today...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds light and variable. Sunday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds variable less than 10 mph. Monday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Friday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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