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Summit Lake

Ohio · Akron · 4,437 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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The short version

Summit Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,318. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Akron median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Summit Lake; 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 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,437
Population density
3,786 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,613
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,604
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,318
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$721
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.0%
70.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(1,222)
Black58.5%(2,596)
Hispanic / Latino3%(135)
Asian4.1%(181)
Other6.8%(303)
Diversity Score71.8%(3,187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(1,222)
Black58.5%(2,596)
Hispanic / Latino3%(135)
Asian4.1%(181)
Other6.8%(303)
Diversity Score71.8%(3,187)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio?

Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio has about 4,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio earns about $19,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $100,318, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit Lake, Akron, Ohio?

About 54.1% of people in Summit Lake, 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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