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Lane-Wooster

Ohio · Akron · 2,156 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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The short version

Lane-Wooster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,380. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lane-Wooster; 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 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,156
Population density
3,529 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,609
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,120
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,380
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$949
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(81)
Black88%(1,898)
Hispanic / Latino3%(65)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other4.5%(96)
Diversity Score27.6%(595)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(81)
Black88%(1,898)
Hispanic / Latino3%(65)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other4.5%(96)
Diversity Score27.6%(595)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
Female
58.5%
Foreign born
2.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio?

Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio has about 2,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio earns about $37,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $85,380, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lane-Wooster, Akron, Ohio?

About 25.2% of people in Lane-Wooster, 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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