Akron, OH

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2020 Population

197,375

0.341% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.5

1.08% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

23%

2.03% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$40,281

3.98% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$83,500

1.33% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

92,604

0.261% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Akron, OH had a population of 197k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $40,281. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Akron, OH declined from 198,051 to 197,375, a −0.341% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,739 to $40,281, a 3.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.73%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.66%), and White (Hispanic) (1.8%).

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.

95.8% of the residents in Akron, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Akron, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (4,690 degrees awarded in 2020) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (56 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Akron, OH was $83,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%. Most people in Akron, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Highland Square, Akron, OH

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Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 197k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.85% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2020, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
58.6k ± 1.54k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.33k ± 1.29k

3.07%

Hispanic Population

6.06k people

3.07% of the people in Akron, OH are hispanic (6.06k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

6.55%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13k people

As of 2020, 6.85% of Akron, OH residents (13.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 6.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Akron, OH was 36.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in Akron, OH are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Akron, OH residents was 37.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

95.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.8% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,505 ± 429
Gulf War (2001-)
1,805 ± 454
Gulf War (1990s)
1,225 ± 305

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Akron, OH is $40,281. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Akron, OH was Census Tract 5071.02 with a value of $83,510, followed by Census Tract 5072.03 and Census Tract 5072.02, with respective values of $77,245 and $70,928.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Akron, OH employs 92.6k people. The largest industries in Akron, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,918 people), Manufacturing (12,908 people), and Retail Trade (11,773 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,721), Utilities ($57,700), and Public Administration ($48,993).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,281

2020 value

± $1,261

3.98%

1 Year Growth

± 3.68%

Households in Akron, OH have a median annual income of $40,281, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,739 in 2019, which represents a 3.98% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Akron, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5071.02
Census Tract 5072.03
Census Tract 5072.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron, OH was Census Tract 5071.02 with a value of $83,510, followed by Census Tract 5072.03 and Census Tract 5072.02, with respective values of $77,245 and $70,928.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (44.2k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
19,899 ± 1,139
Black
18,067 ± 1,148
Two Or More
3,234 ± 502

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

92.6k

2020 Value

± 2,561

0.261%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 0.261%, from 92.4k employees to 92.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,966 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,221 people), and Production Occupations (8,457 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,966 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,221 people), and Production Occupations (8,457 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.64 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.64 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.61 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,168), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($60,758), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($60,625).

Industries

Employment by Industries

92.6k

2020 Value

± 2,561

0.261%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 0.261%, from 92.4k employees to 92.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,918 people), Manufacturing (12,908 people), and Retail Trade (11,773 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,918 people), Manufacturing (12,908 people), and Retail Trade (11,773 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (1.4 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.39 times), and Utilities (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,721), Utilities ($57,700), and Public Administration ($48,993).

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 $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T 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
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Akron, OH awarded 4,746 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH is skewed towards men, with 8,132 male students and 8,026 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (3,441 and 77.4%), followed by Black or African American (409 and 9.2%), Two or More Races (180 and 4.05%), and Asian (178 and 4%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (4,690 and 98.8%) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (56 and 1.18%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Registered Nursing (272 and 5.73%), Mechanical Engineering (232 and 4.89%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (154 and 3.24%).

The median tuition cost in Akron, OH for a public four year colleges is $9,596 for in-state students and $15,500 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
220 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
197 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
141 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 220 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Akron Main Campus
4,690 degrees awarded
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
56 degrees awarded

$9,596

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Akron, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 4,690 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

2,404

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,342

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2,404 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 1.03 times more than the 2,342 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Akron, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,441 degrees awarded
Black or African American
409 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
180 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Akron, OH was White students. These 3,441 degrees mean that there were 8.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 409 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, OH was $83,500 in 2020, which is 0.363 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $82,400 to $83,500, a 1.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 50.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 21.9 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.

Housing

Property Value

$83,500

2020 Median

± $1,579

$82,400

2019 Median

± $1,184

In 2020, the median property value in Akron, OH grew to to $83,500 from the previous year's value of $82,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Akron, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

Household Income

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

$40,281

Median Household Income

± $1,261

85.2k

Number of Households

± 2,233

In 2020, the median household income of the 85.2k households in Akron, OH grew to $40,281 from the previous year's value of $38,739.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Akron, OH 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.

Rent vs Own

50.4%

2020 Homeownership

50.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 50.4% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Akron, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (4.64%)

In 2020, 78.3% of workers in Akron, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (4.64%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

91.1% of the population of Akron, OH has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 30.2% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 9.89% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see 1021 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (1055 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1559 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 342 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Summit County, OH.

1,021 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Summit County, OH

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see an average of 1,021 patients per year. This represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (1,055 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.85%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

30.2%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

9.89%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH grew by 2.18% from 8.66% to 8.85%.

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.