| Stark County, Ohio | |
 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the U.S. |
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| Seat | Canton |
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| Largest city | Canton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
581 sq mi (1,505 km²) 576 sq mi (1,492 km²) 5 sq mi (12 km²), 0.82 |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
378,098 656/sq mi (253/km²) |
| Founded | February 13, 1808[1] |
| Named for | John Stark |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.co.stark.oh.us |
Stark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the population was 378,098. It is included in the Canton-Massillon, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is named for John Stark, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.[2] Its county seat is Canton[3].
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 581 square miles (1,505 km²).576 square miles (1,492 km²) of it is land and 5 square miles (12 km²) of it (0.82%) is water.
Stark County, Ohio, is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as 8 counties.
Stark County was named in honor of American Revolutionary War General John Stark. John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
In the later 20th century, Stark County's voting record swung from one party to another, closely tracking the winner of the U.S. Presidential election. Even within the swing state of Ohio, Stark County is regarded as a quintessential bellwether, and thus presidential candidates have typically made multiple visits to the region. Major media outlets typically pay close attention to the election results in the county. The New York Times in particular has covered the county's citizens and their voting concerns in a series of features each election cycle for over a decade.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,734 |
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| 1820 | 12,406 | 353.8% | |
| 1830 | 26,588 | 114.3% | |
| 1840 | 34,603 | 30.1% | |
| 1850 | 39,878 | 15.2% | |
| 1860 | 42,978 | 7.8% | |
| 1870 | 52,508 | 22.2% | |
| 1880 | 64,031 | 21.9% | |
| 1890 | 84,170 | 31.5% | |
| 1900 | 94,747 | 12.6% | |
| 1910 | 122,987 | 29.8% | |
| 1920 | 177,218 | 44.1% | |
| 1930 | 221,784 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 234,887 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 283,194 | 20.6% | |
| 1960 | 340,345 | 20.2% | |
| 1970 | 372,210 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 378,823 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 367,585 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 378,098 | 2.9% | |
| Est. 2007 | 378,664 | 0.1% | |
| Population 1810-2007.[1] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 378,098 people, 148,316 households, and 102,782 families residing in the county. The population density was 656 people per square mile (253/km²). There were 157,024 housing units at an average density of 272 per square mile (105/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.28% White, 7.20% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 148,316 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,824, and the median income for a family was $47,747. Males had a median income of $37,065 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,417. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over.
In 2008, a video showing sheriff's deputies allegedly committing a brutal strip search of a crime victim caused a wave of controversy and protest.[6] This may be one instance of a pattern of abuse of female prisoners in the Stark County jail, as five other women have since come forth to relate similar claims. [7] [8]
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Coordinates: 40°49′N 81°22′W / 40.81°N 81.37°W
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| Founded | February 13, 1808[1] |
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| Seat | Canton |
| Largest City | Canton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²) sq mi ( km²), 0.82 |
| wikipedia:Population - (2000) - Density |
378098 |
| Time zone | Eastern : UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.stark.oh.us | |
| Named for: John Stark | |
Stark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the population was 378,098. It is included in the Canton-Massillon, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It is named for John Stark, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.[2] Its county seat is Canton6.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,505 km² (581 sq mi). 1,492 km² (576 sq mi) of it is land and 12 km² (5 sq mi) of it (0.82%) is water.
Stark County, Ohio, is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as 8 counties.
Stark County was named in honor of American Revolutionary War General John Stark. John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
In the later 20th century, Stark County's voting record swung from one party to another, closely tracking the winner of the U.S. Presidential election. Even within the swing state of Ohio, Stark County is regarded as a quintessential bellwether, and thus presidential candidates have typically made multiple visits to the region. Major media outlets typically pay close attention to the election results in the county. The New York Times in particular has covered the county's citizens and their voting concerns in a series of features each election cycle for over a decade.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 378,098 people, 148,316 households, and 102,782 families residing in the county. The population density was 253/km² (656/sq mi). There were 157,024 housing units at an average density of 105/km² (272/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 90.28% White, 7.20% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 148,316 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,824, and the median income for a family was $47,747. Males had a median income of $37,065 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,417. About 6.80% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over.
Main article: Ohio county government
| Municipalities and communities of Stark County, Ohio  , Ohio |
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| County seat: Canton, Ohio |
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| Cities |
Alliance | Canal Fulton | Canton | Louisville | Massillon | North Canton |
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| Villages |
Beach City | Brewster | East Canton | East Sparta | Hartville | Hills and Dales | Limaville | Magnolia | Meyers Lake | Minerva | Navarre | Waynesburg | Wilmot |
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| Townships |
Bethlehem | Canton | Jackson | Lake | Lawrence | Lexington | Marlboro | Nimishillen | Osnaburg | Paris | Perry | Pike | Plain | Sandy | Sugar Creek | Tuscarawas | Washington |
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| Census-designated places |
Greentown | Perry Heights | Uniontown |
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| Other localities |
Maximo | Middlebranch | North Lawrence | Paris | Robertsville |
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| This page uses content from the English language Wikipedia. The original content was at Stark County, Ohio. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with this Familypedia wiki, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons License. |
| County names | Stark County, Ohio + |
| County of country | United States + |
| County of subdivision1 | Ohio + |
| Short name | Stark County + |
  | Stark County Sheriff's Office official website - Stark County Sheriff's Homepage, Canton, Ohio |
| | Stark County data - OSU Extension Data Center |
| | News Report and Video of interrogation - Unwarranted Strip Search in Stark County, Ohio - http://www.thespectra.net |
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