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Summit County

Ohio · 540,428 residents · 412.793 sq mi
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Summit County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,253. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540,428
Unchangedsince 2000
from 542,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
512K521K530K538K547K1990201020202024Summit County
2024538K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,253
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,684
+52%since 2000
from $22,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Summit County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(450,620)
Black13.1%(71,218)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4,781)
Asian1.4%(7,604)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(183,530)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(397,536)
Black14.6%(78,922)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(13,206)
Asian4.2%(22,506)
Other3.6%(19,394)
Diversity Score51.9%(280,293)
Segregation Score45.2%(244,142)
Diversity Score
52
+53%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$227,000+50%
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Home value$287,000+90%
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Income$73,574+24%
Home value$222,100+47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit County, Ohio?

Summit County, Ohio has about 540,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit County, Ohio?

The typical household in Summit County, Ohio earns about $59,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit County, Ohio expensive?

In Summit County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $151,300, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Summit County, Ohio?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Summit County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit County, Ohio?

About 12.8% of people in Summit County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,438 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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