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Northwest Akron

Ohio · Akron · 15,250 residents · 5.702 sq mi
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The short version

Northwest Akron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $247,647. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Akron median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Northwest Akron; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,250
Population density
2,675 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,837
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,148
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,647
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,071
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(10,401)
Black20.7%(3,162)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(575)
Asian1.2%(186)
Other6.1%(926)
Diversity Score60.8%(9,275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(10,401)
Black20.7%(3,162)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(575)
Asian1.2%(186)
Other6.1%(926)
Diversity Score60.8%(9,275)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Akron

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio?

Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio has about 15,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio earns about $86,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $247,647, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Akron, Akron, Ohio?

About 5.4% of people in Northwest Akron, 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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