City · Ohio
Alliance, Ohio
Alliance, city, mostly in Stark County (99.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Mahoning County, Ohio. Alliance had 21,582 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 21,672 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,478 (±42). GEOID 3901420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,582
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,672 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,478 ±42
Median household income
$56,106
±$5,553 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$125,400
±$8,218 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$836
±$37 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Alliance and what county is it in?
Alliance is a city mostly in Stark County (99.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Mahoning County, Ohio. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 2,405 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alliance is in the Canton-Massillon, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Alliance lies partly within Smith Township (Mahoning County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stark County | 21,622 | 99.8% |
| Mahoning County | 50 | 0.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alliance, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,582 people lived in Alliance on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 21,672 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,478 (±42).
| Measure | Alliance | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,478 ±42 | 373,713 | −364 |
| Households | 8,163 ±410 | 155,955 | −696 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.12 | 2.35 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 9,115 ±450 | 167,949 | −699 |
Alliance's population since 2000
From 23,253 in 2000 to 21,582 in 2025: down 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alliance as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alliance?
The median resident of Alliance is 35.5 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.0%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alliance | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±2.2 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±3.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±1.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±1.9 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.9% ±2.5 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±2.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±1.9 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±2.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0% ±2.9 pts | 25.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±4.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alliance earn?
Half of Alliance's 8,163 households earn less than $56,106 a year (±$5,553), against $67,934 in Stark County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,958 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,148 after inflation. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alliance | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,106 ±$5,553 | $67,934 | +$12,148 |
| Mean household income | $65,679 ±$5,061 | $86,996 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,692 ±$2,254 | $36,762 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.8% ±4.5 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.7% ±11.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.7% ±3.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±2.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±2.6 pts | 87.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alliance?
Owners occupy 51.5% of Alliance's occupied homes and renters 48.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,400 by its owner (±$8,218). The median renter pays $836 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alliance | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,400 ±$8,218 | $186,400 | +$25,222 |
| Median gross rent | $836 ±$37 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2% ±6.4 pts | 34.9% | −10.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $955 ±$61 | $1,336 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.5% ±3.8 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.5% ±3.8 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 9,115 ±450 | 167,949 | −699 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2% ±3.4 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.3% ±4.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alliance building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Alliance in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alliance work and get to work?
74.7% of Alliance's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Alliance | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±2.9 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±3.7 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±2.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±2.2 pts | 11.8% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±1.9 | 21.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alliance?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Alliance, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,645 (Tract 7104) to $72,202 (Tract 7107).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7106Stark County | 5,377 | $68,471 |
| Tract 7105Stark County | 4,271 | $46,786 |
| Tract 7103Stark County | 3,732 | $60,148 |
| Tract 7107Stark County | 3,344 | $72,202 |
| Tract 7102Stark County | 3,491 | $43,189 |
| Tract 7104Stark County | 859 | $17,645 |
| Tract 7108Stark County | 5,004 | $71,048 |
| Tract 7128Stark County | 4,758 | $82,540 |
| Tract 8130Mahoning County | 4,068 | $69,323 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alliance) · Census block assignment files
How does Alliance compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alliance is the 1,813th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Alliance ranks 1,372nd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 901st | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,372nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,600th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,484th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 988th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 112th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,122nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,504th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,661st | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 610th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,358th | 1,731 |
Alliance's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Alliance with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alliance?
8 of the 57 figures for Alliance on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alliance are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alliance.