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Canton Ohio

Canton, Ohio
City
City of Canton
Skyline of downtown Canton
Skyline of downtown Canton
Flag of Canton, Ohio
Flag
Nickname(s): Hall of Fame City
Location in the state of Ohio
Location in the state of Ohio
Location of Canton in Stark County
Location of Canton in Stark County
Coordinates: 40°48′18″N 81°22′33″W / 40.80500°N 81.37583°W / 40.80500; -81.37583Coordinates: 40°48′18″N 81°22′33″W / 40.80500°N 81.37583°W / 40.80500; -81.37583
Country United States
State Ohio
County Stark
Founded 1805
Incorporated 1815 (village)
1854 (city)
Government
 • Type Mayor-council
 • Mayor Thomas Bernabei (I)
Area
 • City 25.48 sq mi (65.99 km2)
 • Land 25.46 sq mi (65.94 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation 1,060 ft (323 m)
Population (2010)
 • City 73,007
 • Estimate (2012) 72,683
 • Density 2,867.5/sq mi (1,107.1/km2)
 • Urban 279,245 (US: 135th)
 • Metro 404,422 (US: 130th)
Demonym(s) Cantonian
Time zone EST (UTC−5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)
ZIP codes 44700-44799
Area code/Area code 330 & 234
FIPS code 39-12000
GNIS feature ID 1048580
Website www.cantonohio.gov

Canton is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1805 alongside the Middle and West Branches of Nimishillen Creek, Canton became a heavy manufacturing center because of its numerous railroad lines. However, its status in that regard began to decline during the late 20th century, as shifts in the manufacturing industry led to the relocation or repositioning of many factories. After this decline, the city's industry diversified into the service economy, including retailing, education, finance and healthcare.

Canton is located approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Akron, and 60 miles (97 km) south of Cleveland, in Northeast Ohio. Canton lies on the outskirts of the greater northeast Ohio metropolitan area anchored by Cleveland, and is also a short distance away from the periphery of the greater Pittsburgh area. The city lies on the edge of Ohio's extensive Amish country, particularly in Holmes and Wayne counties to the city's west and southwest. Canton is located along Interstate 77, U.S. Route 62, and the historic Lincoln Highway, the present-day U.S. Route 30, and is also the terminus of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Canton is the largest incorporated area in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Stark and Carroll counties. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 404,422. Canton's city population declined 9.7%, down to 73,007 residents. Despite this decline, the 2010 figure actually moved Canton from ninth to eighth place among Ohio cities. Nearby Youngstown in Mahoning County, once considerably more populous than Canton, suffered a larger decline.


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