Township · Ohio
Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio
Plain Township, Stark County, township, in Stark County, Ohio. Plain Township, Stark County had 53,501 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,477 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 53,423 (±67). GEOID 3915162988.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,501
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,477 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,423 ±67
Median household income
$74,848
±$3,089 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$210,600
±$6,964 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$980
±$31 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Plain Township, Stark County and what county is it in?
Plain Township, Stark County is a township in Stark County, Ohio. It covers 26.9 square miles of land, 1,987 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Plain Township (Stark County): North Canton (city, 17,842 in 2020) and Middlebranch (CDP, 2,117 in 2020). Part of Meyers Lake (village) also lies in it.
Plain 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 Plain Township, Stark County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,501 people lived in Plain Township, Stark County on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 53,477 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 53,423 (±67).
| Measure | Plain Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,423±67 | 373,713 | +1,487 |
| Households | 23,226±638 | 155,955 | +866 |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.06 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,261±636 | 167,949 | no clear change |
Plain Township, Stark County's population since 2000
From 51,997 in 2000 to 53,501 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plain 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 Plain Township, Stark County?
The median resident of Plain Township, Stark County is 43.7 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plain Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±1.2 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±1.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±1.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 47.9%±1.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1%±1.6 pts | 83.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| 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 | 6.0%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1%±1.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.9%±0.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.2%±2.4 pts | 25.9% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8%±1.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 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 Plain Township, Stark County earn?
Half of Plain Township, Stark County's 23,226 households earn less than $74,848 a year (±$3,089), against $67,934 in Stark County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $78,671 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plain Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,848±$3,089 | $67,934 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,242±$6,255 | $86,996 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,671±$2,670 | $36,762 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 12.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5%±2.2 pts | 17.6% | −7.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±1.2 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1%±1.4 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±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 Plain Township, Stark County?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Plain Township, Stark County's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,600 by its owner (±$6,964). The median renter pays $980 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plain Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,600±$6,964 | $186,400 | +$21,442 |
| Median gross rent | $980±$31 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6%±6.1 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,383±$43 | $1,336 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±2.6 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4%±2.6 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 24,261±636 | 167,949 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±2.2 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8%±1.5 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 Plain Township, Stark County work and get to work?
75.7% of Plain Township, Stark County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Plain Township, Stark County | Stark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±1.7 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±2.2 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±1.8 pts | 11.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±0.9 | 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 Plain Township, Stark County?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Plain Township, Stark County, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,485 (Tract 7118) to $104,138 (Tract 7121.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7121.02Stark County | 9,344 | $97,602 |
| Tract 7123Stark County | 6,301 | $70,893 |
| Tract 7121.14Stark County | 4,609 | $68,350 |
| Tract 7120Stark County | 4,334 | $78,208 |
| Tract 7118Stark County | 5,065 | $62,485 |
| Tract 7122.01Stark County | 5,824 | $96,406 |
| Tract 7122.02Stark County | 5,908 | $93,796 |
| Tract 7119Stark County | 5,198 | $65,727 |
| Tract 7115.02Stark County | 3,607 | $88,537 |
| Tract 7002Stark County | 5,505 | $36,205 |
| Tract 7121.12Stark County | 1,701 | $104,138 |
| Tract 7117Stark County | 5,377 | $58,921 |
Every census tract in Plain 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 Plain Township, Stark County) · Census block assignment files
How does Plain Township, Stark County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plain Township, Stark County is the 142nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 6th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Plain Township, Stark County ranks 809th 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 | 6th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 826th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 230th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 809th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 429th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 729th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 536th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 927th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 267th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 650th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,135th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 300th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,328th | 1,731 |
Plain 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 Plain Township, Stark County?
6 of the 57 figures for Plain 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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