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University of Ohio Akron

Ohio · Akron · 7,291 residents · 1.457 sq mi
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University of Ohio Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $68,255. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Akron median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up University of Ohio 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 21.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,291
Population density
5,004 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,734
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,231
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,255
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$875
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(4,758)
Black20.3%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(174)
Asian7%(511)
Other5%(366)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,783)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(4,758)
Black20.3%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(174)
Asian7%(511)
Other5%(366)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,783)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
Female
43.7%
Foreign born
9.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio?

University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio has about 7,291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio?

The typical household in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio earns about $35,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,255, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University of Ohio Akron, Akron, Ohio?

About 45.9% of people in University of Ohio 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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