Summit County, OH

County

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2023 Population
538,087
0.236% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bernie Moreno
Republican Party
US Senator
Jon Husted
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.2
0.243% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12.6%
1.9% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$71,016
3.89% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$195,700
7.23% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
269,934
0.125% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Summit County, OH had a population of 538k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $71,016. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Summit County, OH declined from 539,361 to 538,087, a −0.236% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,360 to $71,016, a 3.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Summit County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.835%).

None of the households in Summit County, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Summit County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Summit County, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (3,724 degrees awarded in 2023), Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls (177 degrees), and Portage Lakes Career Center (157 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Summit County, OH was $195,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Summit County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Summit County, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Summit County, OH is home to a population of 538k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.17% of Summit County, OH residents were born outside of the country (27.8k people).

In 2023, there were 5.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (399k people) in Summit County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 74.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%
2023 Citizenship
97.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of Summit County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Summit County, OH was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Summit County, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    399k ± 897
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    74.5k ± 1.38k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    21.9k ± 1.41k
2.58%
Hispanic Population
13.9k people

In 2023, there were 5.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (399k people) in Summit County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 74.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.58% of the people in Summit County, OH are hispanic (13.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Summit County, OH as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,106 ± 6,295 people
  2. Mexico
    45,962 ± 5,253 people
  3. China
    32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.17%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
27.8k people
4.99%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
26.9k people

As of 2023, 5.17% of Summit County, OH residents (27.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Summit County, OH was 4.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    8,661 ± 608
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,628 ± 638
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,335 ± 451

Summit County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Summit County, OH employs 270k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Summit County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (42,366 people), Manufacturing (38,966 people), and Retail Trade (30,597 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($91,833), Utilities ($83,279), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,471).

Employment

Occupations

270k
2023 Value
± 4,272
−0.125%
1 Year decline
± 2.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Summit County, OH declined at a rate of −0.125%, from 270k employees to 270k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Summit County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,964 people), Management Occupations (30,377 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (25,077 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Summit County, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

270k
2023 Value
± 4,272
−0.125%
1 Year decline
± 2.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Summit County, OH declined at a rate of −0.125%, from 270k employees to 270k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Summit County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,366 people), Manufacturing (38,966 people), and Retail Trade (30,597 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Summit County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Summit County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,690
Median earning men ± $1,178
$39,124
Median earning women ± $998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,886), and Public Administration ($81,889).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($57,108), Public Administration ($53,737), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,698).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 993
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 850
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 624
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $2.54M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $1.78M
    Manufacturing
  3. $1.48M
    Management of Companies and Enterprises

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
Jon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Summit County, OH awarded 4,332 degrees. The student population of Summit County, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,946 male students and 7,860 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Summit County, OH are White (3,235 and 77%), followed by Black or African American (474 and 11.3%), Asian (153 and 3.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (143 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Summit County, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (3,724 and 86%), Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls (177 and 4.09%), and Portage Lakes Career Center (157 and 3.62%).

The most popular majors in Summit County, OH are Registered Nursing (350 and 8.08%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (235 and 5.42%), and Other Engineering (197 and 4.55%).

The median tuition costs in Summit County, OH are $12,360 for private four year colleges, and $10,399 and $14,839 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Summit County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,806 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,806 students enrolled in Summit County, OH, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,967 records, of which 50.9% were women and 49.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    104 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    173 degrees awarded
  3. Mechanical Engineering
    122 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Summit County, OH was General Psychology with 104 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Akron Main Campus
    3,724 degrees awarded
  2. Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
    177 degrees awarded
  3. Portage Lakes Career Center
    157 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 3,724 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,965 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Summit County, OH, which is 0.83 times less than the 2,367 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,235 degrees mean that there were 6.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 474 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,818) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Summit County, OH was $195,700 in 2023, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $182,500 to $195,700, a 7.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Summit County, OH is 67.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Summit County, OH have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Summit County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Summit County, OH is $71,016. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Summit County, OH was Census Tract 5341, Summit County, OH with a value of $225,806, followed by Census Tract 5331.02, Summit County, OH and Census Tract 5331.01, Summit County, OH, with respective values of $198,958 and $191,250.

In 2024, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.27%.

Housing

Property

$195,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$2,586
$154,431
Median Property Taxes
±$2,768

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 Summit County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

67.3%
Homeownership
2023
63.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 67.3% of the housing units in Summit County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5341, Summit County, OH
  2. Census Tract 5331.02, Summit County, OH
  3. Census Tract 5331.01, Summit County, OH

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Summit County, OH was Census Tract 5341, Summit County, OH with a value of $225,806, followed by Census Tract 5331.02, Summit County, OH and Census Tract 5331.01, Summit County, OH, with respective values of $198,958 and $191,250.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$71,016
Median Household Income
± $991
230k
Number of Households
± 3,728

In 2023, the median household income of the 230k households in Summit County, OH grew to $71,016 from the previous year's value of $68,360.

The following chart displays the households in Summit County, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Summit County, OH is from Ohio.
0.453
2023 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (13%)
  3. Carpooled (7.23%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Summit County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (7.23%).

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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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Summit County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Summit County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.27%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Summit County, OH (66.9k out of 529k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 Summit County, 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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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.4%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 329 in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 89.2 per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.4% of the population of Summit County, OH has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see 1,024 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% increase from the previous year (1,013 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1484 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 280 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,024 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Summit County, OH

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see an average of 1,024 patients per year. This represents a 1.09% increase from the previous year (1,013 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.62%
Uninsured
50.1%
Employer Coverage
17.9%
Medicaid
14.9%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
1.2%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Summit County, OH declined by 1.4% from 5.7% to 5.62%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.2 in Summit County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.6% in Summit County, OH.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.43% in Summit County, OH.

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