Akron, OH

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2024 Population

189,247

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.9

0.806% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

23.3%

2.14% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$48,076

0.964% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$122,000

9.71% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

88,882

0.461% 1-year decline

About

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

The largest universities in Akron, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (3,996 degrees awarded in 2024) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (20 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Akron, OH was $122,000, and the homeownership rate was 50.7%.

Most people in Akron, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Highland Square, Akron, OH

Photo by Mark Turnauckas

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Population & Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 189k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.28% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2024, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 96.5%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 1.97k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
54.8k ± 1.96k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.56k

4.28%

Hispanic Population

8.09k people

4.28% of the people in Akron, OH are hispanic (8.09k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
66,921 ± 6,333 people
Mexico
46,789 ± 5,300 people
China
32,961 ± 4,451 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

Foreign-Born Population

6.28%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

5.72%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

As of 2024, 6.28% of Akron, OH residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 5.72%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,621 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
2,271 ± 485
Gulf War (1990s)
1,320 ± 341

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Akron, OH.

Health

91.5% of the population of Akron, OH has health coverage, with 35.2% on employee plans, 33.1% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.52%

Uninsured

35.2%

Employer Coverage

33.1%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

9.95%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH declined by 0.664% from 8.57% to 8.52%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Akron, OH employs 88.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Akron, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (15,829 people), Manufacturing (12,708 people), and Retail Trade (11,045 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($146,842), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($112,917), and Utilities ($80,091).

Employment

Occupations

88.9k

2024 Value

± 2,686

−0.461%

1 Year decline

± 4.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −0.461%, from 89.3k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,909 people), Production Occupations (8,047 people), and Management Occupations (7,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, OH.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

88.9k

2024 Value

± 2,686

−0.461%

1 Year decline

± 4.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Akron, OH declined at a rate of −0.461%, from 89.3k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,829 people), Manufacturing (12,708 people), and Retail Trade (11,045 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

$41,829

Median earning men ± $1,365

$33,380

Median earning women ± $1,821

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,863), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,258), and Construction ($48,639).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,562), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,044), and Wholesale Trade ($40,652).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Akron, OH awarded 4,016 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,674 male students and 6,697 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (3,007 and 77.6%), Black or African American (314 and 8.11%), Two or More Races (173 and 4.47%), and Asian (160 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (3,996 and 99.5%) and Gerbers Akron Beauty School (20 and 0.498%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (474 and 11.8%), Other Engineering (233 and 5.8%), and Registered Nursing (219 and 5.45%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,735 for in-state students and $18,415 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Akron, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,371 (49.9% men and 50.1% 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 2024 there were 13,371 students enrolled in Akron, OH, 49.9% men and 50.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,746 records, of which 49% were women and 51% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
162 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
135 degrees awarded
General Psychology
83 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 162 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
3,996 degrees awarded
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 3,996 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,992 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 0.984 times less than the 2,024 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,007 degrees mean that there were 9.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 314 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 ($10,735) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, OH was $122,000 in 2024, which is 0.367 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $111,200 to $122,000, a 9.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 50.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 22.2 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

$122,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,166

$42,929

Median Property Taxes

±$1,645

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 $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

50.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.7% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.8%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$48,076

Median Household Income

± $1,702

84.7k

Number of Households

± 2,523

In 2024, the median household income of the 84.7k households in Akron, OH declined from $48,076 from the previous year's value of $48,544.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)

In 2024, 71.7% of workers in Akron, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (11.2%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% 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

23.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (43.2k out of 185k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Black, followed by White 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.