The population of Massillon city is estimated at 57,436. The median age was 40.1 years. There were approximately 22,900 people under the age of 18 living in the city. The remaining population was either 25 to 44 years old or 65 years old. In 1850, there were 47.7% men and 50.5% women living in Massillon. The city has a variety of shopping malls. Among them are Towne Plaza, Mayflower Shopping Center, and Meadows Plaza.
There are a total of 37,389 housing units in the city. The average rent is $689 per month. The median income in Massillon is $45,809. In 2013, there are 87.9% of Massillon households that are owner-occupied and 25.2% that are renters. In Massillon, over sixty percent of the population has a high school education. Only 7.7% of the population of the city is considered to be illiterate.
In the city, the population is very diverse. Twenty-nine percent of the population is under the age of 18. The remaining forty-one percent is comprised of married couples. Another twenty-one percent of the population is over 65 years of age. In addition, about 13% of all households is composed of senior citizens. For every 100 residents, there are ten families in Massillon City. In addition to families, Massillon is also home to many businesses.