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Merriman Valley

Ohio · Akron · 7,448 residents · 6.604 sq mi
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The short version

Merriman Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $259,283. Households here earn about 30% more than the Akron median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Merriman Valley; 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 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,448
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,467
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,756
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$259,283
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,083
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.4%
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(4,621)
Black24%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(120)
Asian2.6%(197)
Other9.7%(723)
Diversity Score68.4%(5,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(4,621)
Black24%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(120)
Asian2.6%(197)
Other9.7%(723)
Diversity Score68.4%(5,094)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
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
3.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio?

Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio has about 7,448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio earns about $62,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $259,283, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio?

About 17.6% of people in Merriman 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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