Stark County, recognized in the year 1808, has the county seat and the largest community in Canton. With a total area of 580.53 sq mi, there resides a population of over 0.37 million with an excellent admixture of White, Native American, black or African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, and others besides more than 0.14 million households and 0.1 million families. The county has derived its name from John Stark, an American Revolutionary War officer.

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