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Barberton

Ohio · 24,748 residents (2025 est.) · 9.017 sq mi
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Barberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,267. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,844
−11%since 2000
from 27,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,755 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,748 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,267
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,178 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,482
+83%since 2000
from $17,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+10%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(25,662)
Black5.3%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(179)
Asian0.4%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(4,234)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(21,026)
Black9.4%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(361)
Asian0%(6)
Other4.5%(1,109)
Diversity Score34.1%(8,467)
Diversity Score
34
+125%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barberton, Ohio?

Barberton, Ohio has about 24,844 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barberton, Ohio?

The typical household in Barberton, Ohio earns about $52,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barberton, Ohio expensive?

In Barberton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $135,200, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Barberton, Ohio?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barberton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barberton, Ohio?

About 15.6% of people in Barberton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barberton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Barberton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,779 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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