Stark County GIS Maps
Stark County, Ohio, has 374,853 residents and covers 575.3 square miles. The population declined 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Stark County is 39151.
Canton is the county's largest population center. Stark County also includes 31 zip codes, 19 public school districts and 42 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Stark County Trends
- Population
- 374,853▾
- Median Home Value
- $177,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 54,139▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Stark County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Stark County Population
Stark County had 374,853 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% lower than in 2010. Stark County had 3,245 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 652 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Massillon, North Canton and Alliance.
Population Trend in Stark County OH
Stark County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Stark County Zip Codes
Stark County has 31 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Massillon (44646), North Canton (44720) and Alliance (44601). Massillon is the largest zip by population, with about 47,973 residents or 13% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 33% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Stark County OH
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44646 | Massillon | 47,973 | ▴ 0.9% |
| 44720 | North Canton | 40,744 | ▴ 4.4% |
| 44601 | Alliance | 33,688 | ▾ -4.6% |
| 44708 | Canton | 25,386 | ▴ 1.1% |
| 44641 | Louisville | 20,399 | ▴ 0.2% |
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Stark County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Stark County Demographics
Stark County has a median age of 41.9, which makes the county a little older than Ohio overall. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Stark County OH
Median Age
41.9
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
25%
Stark County School Districts
Stark County is served by 19 public school districts with 54,139 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Canton City, Plain Local and Jackson Local. Those three districts account for about 35% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Stark County OH
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton City School District | 7,478 | 13.8% | ▾ -4% |
| Plain Local School District | 5,874 | 10.8% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Jackson Local School District | 5,741 | 10.6% | ▾ -1.3% |
| North Canton City School District | 4,334 | 8% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Massillon City School District | 4,077 | 7.5% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Stark County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Stark County Housing & Real Estate
Stark County has a median home value of $177,700 and a median gross rent of $877. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Ohio median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $233,725 and homes spent about 37 days on the market.
Stark County Housing Mix
Stark County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Stark County Housing Trends
Stark County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Stark County, OH
Stark County has 13,972 business listings across 913 categories. The largest categories in Stark County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (478, 3.4%), Auto Repair (231, 1.7%), and ATMs (206, 1.5%). The full Stark County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Stark County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Stark County, OH
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 478 | 3.4% |
| Auto Repair | 231 | 1.7% |
| ATMs | 206 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 199 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 194 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 193 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 180 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 177 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 163 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 159 | 1.1% |
Stark County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Design Creationz, LLC | 3D Printing Service | North Canton |
| Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Canton |
| Malone University Campus Store | Academic Bookstore | Canton |
| The Bertram Inn at Glenmoor | Accommodation | Canton |
| Gill, Weitzel and Company | Accountant | Canton |
| Massillon Saddle Club | Active Life | Massillon |
| Shiloh Healing Center | Acupuncture | Canal Fulton |
| Stark County Tasc Alliance | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Alliance |
| Loving Choice Adoption and Parenting Services | Adoption Services | Canton |
| Lover's Lane | Adult Entertainment | Canton |
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Stark County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Stark County Basemaps
Stark County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Stark County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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