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Massillon, OH


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Massillon, Ohio

Massillon, Ohio, in Stark county, is 7 miles W of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 49 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is included in the Canton - Massillon metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,325 people lived in Massillon.

The People and Families of Massillon

In Massillon, about 52% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Massillon, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Massillon had a median family income of $41,058.

Political Inclinations

Massillon residents donated more money ($26,425) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Massillon Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Massillon are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Massillon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Massillon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Massillon Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Massillon Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Massillon Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Massillon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Massillon, OH

Comparing Massillon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built24

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