Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 70,872 at the 2020 census and estimated at 69,211 in 2024, making it the eighth-most populous city in Ohio. The Canton–Massillon metropolitan area had an estimated 400,551 residents in 2024. Canton is located approximately 60 miles south of Cleveland and 20 miles south of Akron in Northeast Ohio, on the edge of Ohio's Amish Country. Founded in 1805 alongside Nimishillen Creek, Canton became a center of heavy industry because of its numerous railroad lines. As shifts in the manufacturing industry led to the relocation or downsizing of many factories and workers during the late 20th century, the city's industry diversified into the service economy, including retailing, education, finance and healthcare. Canton is best known as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the birthplace of the National Football League.

Country: United States
State: Ohio
County: Stark
Founded: 1805
Incorporated (village): 1822
Incorporated (city): 1838
Named for: Guangzhou (Canton), China
• Type: Mayor–Council
• Mayor: William V. Sherer II
• City Council President: Louis Giavasis
• At Large: Joe Cole, Bill Smuckler
• Majority leader and Ward 7: John Mariol II
• Assistant Majority Leader and At large: James Babcock
• Water: 0.07%
Population (2020): 70,872
• Estimate (2024): 69,211
• Rank: US: 563rd, OH: 8th
• Urban: 295,319 (US: 137th)
• Metro: 400,551 (US: 139th)
• Combined: 3,750,887 (US: 18th)
Demonym(s): Cantonian
Time zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC–5)
• Summer (DST): EDT (UTC–4)
ZIP Codes: 44701–44711, 44714, 44718, 44720–44721, 44730, 44735, 44750, 44767, 44799
FIPS code: 39-12000
GNIS feature ID: 1086974
Website: cantonohio.gov
Official Website: http://www.cantonohio.gov/
Wikidata description: city in Stark County, Ohio, United States
Wikidata id: Q491239
Wikidata label: Canton
Wikidata aliases: Array
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