Greentown is a census-designated place in northern Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,382 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.

History

Greentown was platted in 1816. The community was formerly located in Green Township, hence the name.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Greentown had a population of 3,382. The median age was 40.2 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.6 males age 18 and over.

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 1,217 households in Greentown, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 67.5% were married-couple households, 12.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 15.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Notable people

  • Andy Alleman, professional football player
  • Lewis Miller, philanthropist
  • Nina West, drag queen
  • Frank C. Wise, politician

References

  • https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/cf/1.0/en/place/Greentown CDP, Ohio