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Akron

Ohio · 199,110 residents · 61.933 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,359. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $91,800. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199,110
−8%since 2000
from 217,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,215 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+4%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
186K196K206K216K226K1990201020202024Akron
2024189K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,359
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,835 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,664
+12%since 2000
from $17,596 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(144,719)
Black28.3%(61,510)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2,513)
Asian1.5%(3,232)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(121,919)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(121,946)
Black31.2%(62,095)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4,255)
Asian2.1%(4,201)
Other2.9%(5,779)
Diversity Score65.2%(129,895)
Diversity Score
65
+16%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Ohio?

Akron, Ohio has about 199,110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Akron, Ohio earns about $34,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Ohio?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Ohio?

About 23.9% of people in Akron, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23,909 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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