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Firestone Park

Ohio · Akron · 15,682 residents · 4.068 sq mi
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The short version

Firestone Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,253. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Firestone Park; 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 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,682
Population density
3,855 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,476
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,253
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,039
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(9,739)
Black19.4%(3,048)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(802)
Asian2.2%(352)
Other11.1%(1,741)
Diversity Score70.1%(10,999)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(9,739)
Black19.4%(3,048)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(802)
Asian2.2%(352)
Other11.1%(1,741)
Diversity Score70.1%(10,999)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
Female
55.4%
Foreign born
4.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio?

Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio has about 15,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio earns about $53,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $98,253, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Firestone Park, Akron, Ohio?

About 16.6% of people in Firestone Park, 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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