​CITY STATISTICS
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History:
Founded: 1805
Incorporated: 1854

Population:
City Population: 68,718 (2024)
Metro Population: 401,574
Density: 2,695 per square mile

Demographics:
Racial Makeup: (2021 Figures)
2 or More Races - 8.5%
African American - 24.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander - 0.5%
White/Caucasian - 62.5%
Hispanic/Latino - 4.8%
Other - 0.6%

Geography:
State: Ohio
Region: Northeast/Midwest
County: Stark
Elevation: 1,060 feet
Lat/Long: 40º48'18"N, 81º22'33"
Water Sources: Nimishillen Creek
Area: 26.32 square miles
Zip Codes: 44700 to 44799
Area Codes: 330 and 234
Time Zone: Eastern U.S. (EST-5)