City Statistics
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History
- Founded: 1805
- Incorporated: 1854
Geography
- State: Ohio
- Region: Northeast/Midwest
- County: Stark
- Elevation: 1,060 feet
- Lat/Long: 40º48'18"N, 81º22'33"
- Water Sources: Nimishillen Creek
- Area: 20.6 square miles
- Zip Codes: 44700 to 44799
- Area Codes: 330 and 234
- Time Zone: Eastern U.S. (EST-5)
Population / Demographics
- City Population: 72,683
- Metro Population: 404,422
- Density: 2,867.5 per square mile
Demographics
- Racial Makeup: (2,000 Figures)
- 2 or More Races - 3%
- African American - 21%
- Asian/Pacific Islander - 0.03%
- Caucasian - 74%
- Hispanic/Latino - 1.2%
- Native American - 0.5%
- Other - 0.6%
Population Trends
| Census | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 72,683 | N/A |
| 2010 | 73,007 | 55.2% |
| 2000 | 80,806 | 114.3% |
| 1990 | 84,161 | 41.5% |
| 1980 | 93,077 | 113.6% |
| 1970 | 110,053 | 17.1% |
| 1960 | 113,631 | 63.7% |
| 1950 | 116,912 | 73.4% |
| 1940 | 108,401 | 20.5% |
| 1930 | 104,906 | 3.3% |
| 1920 | 87,091 | 7.9% |
| 1910 | 50,217 | −2.8% |
| 1900 | 30,667 | −3.1% |
| 1890 | 26,189 | −15.4% |
| 1880 | 12,258 | −9.6% |
| 1870 | 8,660 | −4% |
| 1860 | 4,041 | −9.7% |
| 1850 | 2,603 | −0.4% |