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Barberton

Ohio · 25,191 residents · 9.017 sq mi
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Barberton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,119. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,191
−10%since 2000
from 27,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,794 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Barberton
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,119
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,178 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,398
+43%since 2000
from $17,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(21,028)
Black7.9%(1,999)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(474)
Asian0.5%(127)
Other2.3%(583)
Diversity Score29.7%(7,489)
Diversity Score
30
+96%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barberton, Ohio?

Barberton, Ohio has about 25,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barberton, Ohio?

The typical household in Barberton, Ohio earns about $41,119 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Barberton, Ohio?

About 15.8% 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 17.6% 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 2,432 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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