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Highland Square

Ohio · Akron · 8,285 residents · 1.195 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $147,386. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Highland Square; 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 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,285
Population density
6,933 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,148
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,564
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$147,386
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$891
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(5,396)
Black22.8%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(128)
Asian5.1%(419)
Other5.5%(453)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(5,396)
Black22.8%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(128)
Asian5.1%(419)
Other5.5%(453)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,365)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
4.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio?

Highland Square, Akron, Ohio has about 8,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio earns about $49,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Square, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Highland Square, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $147,386, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Square, Akron, Ohio?

About 20.3% of people in Highland Square, 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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