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Kent, OH vs Canton, OH

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- Canton is 0% more densely populated than Kent.
- People are 18.4% more likely to be married in Canton.
- The Median Age is 11.3 years older in Canton.
 Kent, OHCanton, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock71,097329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201028,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,806285,036,114
 Population - 199028,835  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,755.093.4
 Land Area9.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kent, OHCanton, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Kent, OHCanton, OHUnited States
 White78.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.1%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kent, OHCanton, OHUnited States
 Married Population27.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married61.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households10,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,51780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,824  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock36.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for Canton    18 Reviews

It is hard to discuss Canton without putting it into the larger context of Northeast Ohio(Cleveland/Akron/Canton) Canton itself has added a nice Arts district, miles  More

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Over 9 years ago

Grew up in Ohio, spent the first 25 years of life there and enjoyed. On the East Coast in Boston, MA now. It was a good place for a kid. If you have any ambition at  More

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Over 11 years ago

Canton, Oh is a rathole yes this place will suck the life out of you, yes there are plenty of prostitutes, drug dealers and users everything is true. Your chance of  More

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