Stark County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 373,713 | — | #200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,934 | -9.6% | #1,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,400 | -33.9% | #1,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | -21.8% | #1,388 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.1% | #1,388 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stark County has a population of 373,713, making it the #200 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stark County is $67,934, ranking #1,344 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Stark County is $186,400 (-33.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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94.5% of residents in Stark County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Stark County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio has a total population of 373,713, making it the 200th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stark County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stark County is $67,934, which ranks #1,344 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Stark County is $186,400, 33.9% below the national median. Renters in Stark County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stark County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Stark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Stark County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.