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East Akron

Ohio · Akron · 12,200 residents · 3.435 sq mi
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East Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,279. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up East Akron; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,200
Population density
3,552 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,028
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,435
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,279
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$977
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(6,554)
Black33.1%(4,033)
Hispanic / Latino4%(489)
Asian0.8%(95)
Other8.4%(1,029)
Diversity Score74.2%(9,048)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(6,554)
Black33.1%(4,033)
Hispanic / Latino4%(489)
Asian0.8%(95)
Other8.4%(1,029)
Diversity Score74.2%(9,048)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
5.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Akron

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Pop 11,187
Cherry Avenue
Pop 12,061
Five Points South
Pop 11,184
Barrio Logan
Pop 9,472
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Income$47,235−2%
Home value$1,123,488+1265%
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Income$44,954−6%
Home value$172,011+109%
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Income$49,542+3%
Home value$327,851+298%
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Home value$750,298+812%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Akron, Akron, Ohio?

East Akron, Akron, Ohio has about 12,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Akron, Akron, Ohio earns about $48,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Akron, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In East Akron, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $82,279, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in East Akron, Akron, Ohio?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Akron, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.7% of people in East Akron, 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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