More Sources?
Do you know of a public data source we should consider adding to our list? Contact us at info@starkcf.org.
At Stark Community Foundation, we believe data is more than numbers—it’s a valuable tool for understanding our community. Our Community Data Hub brings together reliable, place-based insights, research and reports to help you see both the unique character of individual neighborhoods and the bigger picture across Stark County.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, community partner or simply curious about local trends, this information captures a moment in time—highlighting needs, opportunities and progress. While data can’t tell the whole story of a community, it can confirm what you already sense, reveal new perspectives and give you the metrics to measure growth.
We encourage you to explore the resources that align with your work or interests, and let this knowledge strengthen your understanding, spark ideas, guide conversations and inform your decision-making.
Stark Community Foundation has curated a collection of 23 place-based data fact sheets plus a countywide overview fact sheet to help illustrate where Stark County residents live and work. These fact sheets were introduced during an August 12, 2025 webinar, and you can view the slide deck here. Refer to the Data Key below for specific information about each indicator and which US Census Bureau’s American Communities Survey table the information was sourced from.


Data Sources
Shelter Animals Count
HumanePro

Data Sources
Americans for the Arts
Arts Education Data Project
ArtsinStark: The Business Case for the Arts
National Archive of Data on Arts and Culture
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
National Endowment for the Arts
SMU DataArts: Annual List of Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the US
SMU DataArts: State of the Arts 2024

Data Sources
Strengthening Stark Community Metrics
Bureau of Economic Analysis: GDP
Federal Communications Commission: Broadband Map
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services: Ohio Labor Market Information
US Economic Development Administration: Economic Development Directory





Data Sources
Mental Health America
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
In addition to the data resources offered through Stark Community Foundation, you can also connect with local partners for support:
Visit Canton Analytics Support
Gain insights on foot traffic, visitor demographics and mobility patterns using Placer.ai, a location analytics tool.
For tourism organizations collaborating with community partners to drive destination development or broad community development, contact Allison Gromofsky from Visit Canton at 330-542-6375 or allisong@visitcanton.com to inquire about accessing the tool.
Strengthening Stark Data Support
Learn how to find and interpret local, reliable data.
For organizations needing assistance with data access, contact Mitchell Baxter from Strengthening Stark at 234-215-2999 or mitchell@strengtheningstark.com.
Do you know of a public data source we should consider adding to our list? Contact us at info@starkcf.org.
If you have any questions about our Community Data Hub, contact:
Lori Howerton
Senior Program Officer
Stark Community Foundation
234-458-2914
lhowerton@starkcf.org