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West Akron

Ohio · Akron · 13,649 residents · 4.105 sq mi
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The short version

West Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $86,775. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Akron; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,649
Population density
3,325 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,601
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,073
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,775
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$982
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(2,074)
Black72.9%(9,955)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(455)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other8.1%(1,107)
Diversity Score54.7%(7,460)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(2,074)
Black72.9%(9,955)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(455)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other8.1%(1,107)
Diversity Score54.7%(7,460)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
0.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

West Akron, Akron, Ohio has about 13,649 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Akron, Akron, Ohio earns about $37,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Akron, Akron, Ohio expensive?

In West Akron, Akron, Ohio, the median home is worth about $86,775, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

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

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Akron, Akron, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.9% of people in West 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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