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Downtown

Ohio · Akron · 3,961 residents · 1.958 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $107,300. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Akron median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,961
Population density
2,023 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,232
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,620
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$787
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.2%
86.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,666)
Black44.1%(1,746)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other11.4%(453)
Diversity Score76.9%(3,047)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,666)
Black44.1%(1,746)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(67)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other11.4%(453)
Diversity Score76.9%(3,047)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
Female
39.7%
Foreign born
3.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Holden-Parramore
Pop 2,080
Hogan's Creek
Pop 5,964
Gorgas
Pop 2,962
Chinatown
Pop 3,358
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Compare Downtown side by side

DOWNTOWN VS
Holden-Parramore
Income$18,435−13%
Home value$231,000+115%
Population2,080−47%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Hogan's Creek
Income$13,931−34%
Home value$76,400−29%
Population5,964+51%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Gorgas
Income$33,027+56%
Home value$82,793−23%
Population2,962−25%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Chinatown
Income$34,912+64%
Home value$1,051,300+880%
Population3,358−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Akron, Ohio?

Downtown, Akron, Ohio has about 3,961 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Downtown, Akron, Ohio earns about $21,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Downtown, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Akron, Ohio?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Akron, Ohio?

About 41.4% of people in Downtown, Akron, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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