Akron, OH

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Population

198,252

0.129% decline

Median Age

36.7


Median Household Income

$36,223

2.79% growth

Poverty Rate

24.1%


Number of Employees

90,760

2.27% growth

Median Property Value

$80,100

0.125% growth

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Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Akron, OH had a population of 198k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $36,223. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Akron, OH declined from 198,508 to 198,252, a -0.129% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,240 to $36,223, a 2.79% increase.

The population of Akron, OH is 58.8% White Alone, 30.3% Black or African American Alone, and 4.1% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Akron, OH speak a non-English language, and 96% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Akron, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (5,451 degrees awarded in 2017), Brown Mackie College-Akron (80 degrees), and Akron School of Practical Nursing (63 degrees).

The median property value in Akron, OH is $80,100, and the homeownership rate is 51%. Most people in Akron, OH commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Akron, OH employs 90.8k people. The largest industries in Akron, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,448 people), Manufacturing (13,081 people), and Retail Trade (12,206 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($43,853), Utilities ($42,589), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($40,631).

Median household income in Akron, OH is $36,223. Males in Akron, OH have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,809. The income inequality in Akron, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$36,223

2017 value

± $821

2.79%

1 Year Growth

± 3.37%

Households in Akron, OH have a median annual income of $36,223, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $35,240 in 2016, which represents a 2.79% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,819

Average Male Salary

± $967

$45,809

Average Female Salary

± $722

In 2017, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $61,297 ± $5,164

  2. White

    $47,402 ± $598

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $43,729 ± $34,565

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.461

2017 Wage GINI

0.461

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0776% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 5071.02

  2. Census Tract 5072.03

  3. Census Tract 5072.02

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron, OH was Census Tract 5071.02 with a value of $80,982, followed by Census Tract 5072.03 and Census Tract 5072.02, with respective values of $76,000 and $70,286.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (46.5k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    21,449 ± 1,047

  2. Black

    20,627 ± 1,074

  3. Two Or More

    2,818 ± 416

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

90.8k

2017 Value

± 2,100

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 88.7k employees to 90.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,034 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,524 people), and Production Occupations (8,820 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, OH.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,034 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,524 people), and Production Occupations (8,820 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (1.79 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.68 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.37 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,267), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($60,463), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($60,386).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

90.8k

2017 Value

± 2,100

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.24%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 88.7k employees to 90.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,448 people), Manufacturing (13,081 people), and Retail Trade (12,206 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.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Akron, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,448 people), Manufacturing (13,081 people), and Retail Trade (12,206 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Akron, OH has an unusually high number of Utilities (1.43 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.42 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.25 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Akron, OH, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($43,853), Utilities ($42,589), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($40,631).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $68.6B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $67.9B

  3. Machinery

    $51B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $68.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($67.9B) and Machinery ($51B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$675B

2020 Value

$952B

Projected 2045 Value

41.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $675B. This is expected to increase 41.1% to $952B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Michigan

    $49.2B

  2. Indiana

    $37.6B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $35.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $49.2B, followed by Indiana with $37.6B and Pennsylvania and $35.5B.

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

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Health

89.7% of the population of Akron, OH has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 28% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 9.56% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Akron, OH see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.787% increase from the previous year (1017 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1642 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.8%). Additionally, Hocking County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 0.787% increase from the previous year (1,017 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

10.3%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

28%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

9.56%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH declined by 14.7% from 12.1% to 10.3%.

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.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Scioto County

    16.8% prevalence

  2. Lawrence County

    15.9% prevalence

  3. Vinton County

    15.3% prevalence

Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Ohio, at 16.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Ohio by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 198k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.88% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Akron, OH is composed of 117k White Alone residents (58.8%), 60.1k Black or African American Alone residents (30.3%), 8.13k Two or More Races residents (4.1%), 7.86k Asian Alone residents (3.97%), 4.67k Hispanic or Latino residents (2.35%), 487 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.246%), 349 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.176%), and 44 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0222%).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

35

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Akron, OH was 36.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Akron, OH are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Akron, OH residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.88%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

5.52%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

11k people

As of 2017, 5.88% of Akron, OH residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 5.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    56,561 ± 5,825 people

  2. Mexico

    44,953 ± 5,195 people

  3. China

    32,750 ± 4,437 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 56,561 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,953 and China with 32,750.

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Citizenship

96%

2017 Citizenship

96.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    117k ± 1.22k

  2. Black or African American Alone

    60.1k ± 1.23k

  3. Two or More Races

    8.13k ± 1.02k

In 2017, there were 1.94 times more White Alone residents (117k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.1k Black or African American Alone and 8.13k Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Akron, OH as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,879 ± 373

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,409 ± 321

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,180 ± 251

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Akron, OH awarded 5,648 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH is skewed towards men, with 10,527 male students and 9,780 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (4,121 and 79.4%), followed by Black or African American (547 and 10.5%), Asian (152 and 2.93%), and Two or More Races (127 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (5,451 and 96.5%), Brown Mackie College-Akron (80 and 1.42%), and Akron School of Practical Nursing (63 and 1.12%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Registered Nursing (305 and 5.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (240 and 4.25%), and General Business (200 and 3.54%).

The median tuition costs in Akron, OH are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $8,618 and $17,149 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    245 degrees awarded

  2. General Business

    196 degrees awarded

  3. Mechanical Engineering

    144 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 245 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. University of Akron Main Campus

    5,451 degrees awarded

  2. Brown Mackie College-Akron

    80 degrees awarded

  3. Akron School of Practical Nursing

    63 degrees awarded

$8,618

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Akron, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 5,451 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,805

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,843

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 2,805 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 0.987 times less than the 2,843 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    4,121 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    547 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    152 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Akron, OH were to White students. These 4,121 degrees mean that there were 7.53 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 547 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, OH was $80,100 in 2017, which is 0.349 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $80,000 to $80,100, a 0.125% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 51%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Akron, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$80,100

2017 Median

± $1,222

$80,000

2016 Median

± $1,425

In 2017, the median property value in Akron, OH grew to to $80,100 from the previous year's value of $80,000.

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.

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Household Income

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$36,223

Median Household Income

± $821

84.4k

Number of Households

± 1,987

In 2017, the median household income of the 84.4k households in Akron, OH grew to $36,223 from the previous year's value of $35,240.

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.

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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.

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Rent vs Own

51%

2017 Homeownership

51%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 51% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Akron, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Akron, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    81.3%

  2. Carpooled

    9.57%

  3. Public Transit

    4.2%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Akron, OH was Drove Alone (81.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.57%) and those who Public Transit (4.2%).

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.

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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 1 car.

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