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South Akron

Ohio · Akron · 4,706 residents · 0.795 sq mi
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South Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,212. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Akron; 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 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,706
Population density
5,919 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,362
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,092
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,212
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,028
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,198)
Black34.9%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(241)
Asian2%(95)
Other11.3%(531)
Diversity Score80.6%(3,791)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,198)
Black34.9%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(241)
Asian2%(95)
Other11.3%(531)
Diversity Score80.6%(3,791)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
2.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South Akron, Akron, Ohio has about 4,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Akron, Akron, Ohio earns about $42,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Akron, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In South Akron, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,212, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

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

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Akron, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.1% of people in South 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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