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Elizabeth Park Valley

Ohio · Akron · 2,683 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Elizabeth Park Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $165,887. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Elizabeth Park Valley; 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 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,683
Population density
1,679 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,226
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,481
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$165,887
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,088
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.5%
65.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(901)
Black36.1%(969)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(177)
Asian12.9%(346)
Other10.8%(290)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(901)
Black36.1%(969)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(177)
Asian12.9%(346)
Other10.8%(290)
Diversity Score90.5%(2,429)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
14.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio?

Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio has about 2,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio earns about $42,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $165,887, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, Ohio?

About 28.5% of people in Elizabeth Park Valley, 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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