Stark County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Ohio

The population of Stark County, Ohio is 373,764 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $65,740, the median home value is $177,700, and the median age is 41.9.

The population of Stark County has declined 0.3% since 2010 (375,348 → 374,091), a -0.02% annualized rate.

Stark County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

373,764

Population

-0.02%

Annual growth

650

People / sq mi

$65,740

Median Income

$177,700

Median Home Value

Stark County covers 575 sq mi of land at 649.8 people per square mile.

About Stark County, OH

Stark County is a county in Ohio with a population of 373,764. It ranks #8 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 41.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Stark County is $65,740, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $177,700, with monthly rent averaging $877. The homeownership rate of 68.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Stark County reflects 25.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.8 minutes each way.

Stark County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Stark County had a population of 375,348 in 2010 and 374,091 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 375,608 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.

374,091

Population (2024)

375,348

Population (2010)

375,608

Peak (2014)

-0.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	375,348	-	-	estimate
2011	374,512	-836	-0.22%	estimate
2012	374,914	+402	+0.11%	estimate
2013	375,152	+238	+0.06%	estimate
2014	375,608	+456	+0.12%	estimate
2015	374,798	-810	-0.22%	estimate
2016	373,553	-1,245	-0.33%	estimate
2017	372,120	-1,433	-0.38%	estimate
2018	371,410	-710	-0.19%	estimate
2019	370,723	-687	-0.18%	estimate
2020	374,552	+3,829	+1.03%	estimate
2021	373,861	-691	-0.18%	estimate
2022	373,008	-853	-0.23%	estimate
2023	373,052	+44	+0.01%	estimate
2024	374,091	+1,039	+0.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.3%
Black or African American	7.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.9

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

20.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

5.8%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,740$-3,940 vs state
Mean household income	$84,919
Per-capita income	$35,802
Poverty rate	8.9%-0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	59.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.7%

Manufacturing

16.5%

Education & health care

9.0%

Finance & real estate

8.5%

Construction

6.2%

Retail trade

5.7%

Information

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Stark County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

10.5%

Work from home

21.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$177,700$-21,500 vs state

Median home value

$877

Median rent

68.6%

Homeownership rate

167,525

Total housing units

92.7%

Occupied

7.3%

Vacant

31.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

13.7%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

97.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.8%

High School+

25.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stark County, Ohio has a population of 373,764 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 650 people per square mile.

The population of Stark County has declined 0.3% since 2010 (375,348 → 374,091), a -0.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Stark County, Ohio is $65,740, with mean (average) household income of $84,919 and per-capita income of $35,802. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Stark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.3%), Black or African American (7.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Stark County, Ohio is 41.9 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Stark County is $177,700 and median monthly rent is $877. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 167,525 total housing units, 7.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Stark County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Stark County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.