Akron, OH

Census Place

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2021 Population

191,483

2.99% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

0.822% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23%

0.0391% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$42,129

4.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$87,100

4.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

90,011

2.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Akron, OH had a population of 191k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $42,129. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Akron, OH declined from 197,375 to 191,483, a −2.99% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,281 to $42,129, a 4.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), and White (Hispanic) (1.4%).

None of the households in Akron, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Akron, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Akron, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 degrees awarded in 2021) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (79 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Akron, OH was $87,100, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Akron, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Highland Square, Akron, OH

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Population & Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 191k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.31% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (12.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Akron, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 1.84k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
57.2k ± 1.45k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.3k

3.23%

Hispanic Population

6.19k people

3.23% of the people in Akron, OH are hispanic (6.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Akron, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

6.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

6.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

As of 2021, 6.31% of Akron, OH residents (12.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 6.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Akron, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,119 ± 365
Gulf War (2001-)
1,819 ± 464
Gulf War (1990s)
1,310 ± 325

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Akron, OH employs 90k people. The largest industries in Akron, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,481 people), Manufacturing (12,746 people), and Retail Trade (11,532 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,512), and Utilities ($57,708).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

90k

2021 Value

± 2,458

−2.8%

1 Year decline

± 4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −2.8%, from 92.6k employees to 90k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,217 people), Production Occupations (8,498 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,450 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90k

2021 Value

± 2,458

−2.8%

1 Year decline

± 4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −2.8%, from 92.6k employees to 90k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,481 people), Manufacturing (12,746 people), and Retail Trade (11,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Akron, OH, though some of these residents may live in Akron, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,967

Median earning men ± $1,192

$27,221

Median earning women ± $1,208

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,560), Public Administration ($63,444), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,674).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,472), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,893), and Information ($37,733).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Akron, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Akron, OH awarded 4,327 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 7,352 male students and 7,186 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (3,237 and 79.1%), followed by Black or African American (344 and 8.41%), Two or More Races (186 and 4.55%), and Asian (135 and 3.3%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 and 98.2%) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (79 and 1.83%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Registered Nursing (286 and 6.61%), Mechanical Engineering (215 and 4.97%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 and 3.49%).

The median tuition cost in Akron, OH for a public four year colleges is $9,595 for in-state students and $9,595 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Akron, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,538 (50.6% men and 49.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,538 students enrolled in Akron, OH, 50.6% men and 49.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,583 records, of which 48.4% were women and 51.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
229 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
181 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
115 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 229 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Akron, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Akron Main Campus
4,248 degrees awarded
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
79 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 4,248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 0.97 times less than the 2,197 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,237 degrees mean that there were 9.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 344 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,595) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, OH was $87,100 in 2021, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $83,500 to $87,100, a 4.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 50%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Akron, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Akron, OH is $42,129. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Akron, OH was Census Tract 5071.02 with a value of $89,358, followed by Census Tract 5072.03 and Census Tract 5334, with respective values of $76,477 and $74,405.

Housing

Property

$87,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,858

$41,753

Median Property Taxes

±$1,559

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Akron, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Akron, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5071.02
Census Tract 5072.03
Census Tract 5334

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron, OH was Census Tract 5071.02 with a value of $89,358, followed by Census Tract 5072.03 and Census Tract 5334, with respective values of $76,477 and $74,405.

The following map shows all of the places in Akron, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,129

Median Household Income

± $997

83.5k

Number of Households

± 2,388

In 2021, the median household income of the 83.5k households in Akron, OH grew to $42,129 from the previous year's value of $40,281.

The following chart displays the households in Akron, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Akron, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (6.2%)

In 2021, 76.6% of workers in Akron, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (6.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Akron, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Akron, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Akron, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Akron, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (42.8k out of 187k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Akron, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Akron, OH has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 9.65% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see 1027 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.588% increase from the previous year (1021 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 313 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,027 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Summit County, OH

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see an average of 1,027 patients per year. This represents a 0.588% increase from the previous year (1,021 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Summit County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.25%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

31.6%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

9.65%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH declined by 6.83% from 8.85% to 8.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Akron, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.