Census ACS · #136 MSA
Canton Metro Area
The Canton-Massillon, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 400,495 residents. The median household income is $65,666 and the median home value is $177,400.
400,495
Population
413
People / sq mi
$65,666
Median Income
$177,400
Median Home Value
The Canton CBSA covers 970 sq mi of land at 413.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,666
Median Household Income
$35,777
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Canton metro's price level is 89.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $65,666 has the buying power of $73,447 in average-priced US metros.
89.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,447
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$65,666
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$177,400
Median Home Value
$873
Median Rent
69.2%
Homeownership
Education
92.6%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
10.3%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
13.8%
Foreign Born
Canton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Canton-Massillon, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 400,495 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #136 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Canton metro area is $65,666, with a per capita income of $35,777.
The Canton-Massillon, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Canton-Massillon, Oh CBSA (15940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Canton is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 413 people per square mile. With 400,495 residents, Canton is a metro area in OH.
The typical household here earns about $65,666, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $177,400, with typical rent around $873.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 24.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Canton: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.