Township · Ohio
Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio
Jackson Township, Stark County, township, in Stark County, Ohio. Jackson Township, Stark County had 43,403 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,067 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,306 (±38). GEOID 3915138094.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,403
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,067 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,306 ±38
Median household income
$93,927
±$3,449 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$293,100
±$11,118 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$997
±$51 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Jackson Township, Stark County and what county is it in?
Jackson Township, Stark County is a township in Stark County, Ohio. It covers 36.4 square miles of land, 1,184 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Jackson Township (Stark County): Hills and Dales (village, 250 in 2020).
Jackson Township, Stark County is in the Canton-Massillon, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jackson Township, Stark County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 43,403 people lived in Jackson Township, Stark County on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 43,067 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,306 (±38).
| Measure | Jackson Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,306±38 | 373,713 | +2,883 |
| Households | 17,855±417 | 155,955 | +915 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.06 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,824±476 | 167,949 | +902 |
Jackson Township, Stark County's population since 2000
From 37,744 in 2000 to 43,403 in 2025: up 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jackson Township, Stark County 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 Jackson Township, Stark County?
The median resident of Jackson Township, Stark County is 43.4 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±1.3 | 41.8 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±1.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±1.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 50.0%±1.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8%±1.8 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | −1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±1.3 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±1.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.3%±0.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.7%±2.3 pts | 25.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4%±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±1.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 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 Jackson Township, Stark County earn?
Half of Jackson Township, Stark County's 17,855 households earn less than $93,927 a year (±$3,449), against $67,934 in Stark County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $91,596 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,927±$3,449 | $67,934 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,962±$6,227 | $86,996 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,251±$2,520 | $36,762 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.0%±2.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±1.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±2.1 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 Jackson Township, Stark County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Jackson Township, Stark County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $293,100 by its owner (±$11,118). The median renter pays $997 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $293,100±$11,118 | $186,400 | +$49,792 |
| Median gross rent | $997±$51 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0%±6.3 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,859±$79 | $1,336 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±2.3 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.3%±2.3 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 18,824±476 | 167,949 | +902 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6%±2.2 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9%±0.8 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 do people in Jackson Township, Stark County work and get to work?
74.4% of Jackson Township, Stark County's workers drive alone and 17.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Jackson Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±1.7 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±2.6 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.4%±2.6 pts | 11.8% | +13.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±1.0 | 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 Jackson Township, Stark County?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Jackson Township, Stark County, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,500 (Tract 7113.22) to $136,023 (Tract 7113.23).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7113.12Stark County | 7,288 | $129,722 |
| Tract 7114.02Stark County | 6,154 | $77,974 |
| Tract 7113.24Stark County | 5,175 | $102,044 |
| Tract 7113.23Stark County | 4,460 | $136,023 |
| Tract 7114.11Stark County | 3,984 | $132,792 |
| Tract 7113.21Stark County | 3,885 | $90,481 |
| Tract 7113.22Stark County | 3,519 | $52,500 |
| Tract 7115.01Stark County | 3,648 | $76,048 |
| Tract 7114.12Stark County | 4,925 | $78,582 |
| Tract 7135.01Stark County | 6,091 | $78,250 |
| Tract 7119Stark County | 5,198 | $65,727 |
| Tract 7121.13Stark County | 1,237 | $90,865 |
Every census tract in Jackson Township, Stark County, with its figures
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 Jackson Township, Stark County) · Census block assignment files
How does Jackson Township, Stark County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jackson Township, Stark County is the 205th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 18th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Jackson Township, Stark County ranks 364th 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 | 18th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 724th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 502nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 364th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 189th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 276th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 502nd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 953rd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 178th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 688th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,176th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 233rd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,260th | 1,731 |
Jackson Township, Stark County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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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 Jackson Township, Stark County?
8 of the 57 figures for Jackson Township, Stark County 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
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