Massillon, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Massillon, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,883 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1612.7 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.07% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,690 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Massillon declined by 1.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 30,883 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Massillon is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.8% of residents. That is 0.6 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,108 19.8% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,722 21.8% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,427 20.8% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,854 19.0% +0.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Massillon and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 49.2% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Massillon has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,692 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.85% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Massillon is about 18% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $19,671 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $844 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Massillon is about 1.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $844 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Massillon spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 148 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.7 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.4 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 148 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,579 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,316 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,962 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Massillon is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Massillon has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Massillon has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Massillon | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Massillon, Ohio.
How many people live in Massillon, Ohio?
About 30,883 people live in Massillon, Ohio, in 13,690 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 42.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Massillon, Ohio?
Averaged over its land area, Massillon, Ohio has 1,613 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Massillon, Ohio?
The median home costs 0.3 times the median household income ($19,671 against $58,692), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $844 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Massillon, Ohio have a college degree?
15.9% of adults in Massillon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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