Summit County, OH

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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+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.09%).

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.

Summit County, OH borders Cuyahoga County, OH, Geauga County, OH, Medina County, OH, Portage County, OH, Stark County, OH, and Wayne County, OH.

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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 26.4k Two+ (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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Summit County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
399k ± 897
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
74.5k ± 1.38k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
26.4k ± 1.59k

2.58%

Hispanic Population

13.9k people

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

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

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 lower than 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.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,661 ± 608
Gulf War (2001-)
5,628 ± 638
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.

Economy

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

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

993
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
850
Other Services (except Public Administration)
624
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.54M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.78M
Manufacturing
$1.48M
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Summit County, OH went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Summit County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

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

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

Education

In 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).

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 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
104 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
173 degrees awarded
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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Akron Main Campus
3,724 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
177 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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

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.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in 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 approximately the same as 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 with a value of $225,806, followed by Census Tract 5331.02 and Census Tract 5331.01, with respective values of $198,958 and $191,250.

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.11%.

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.

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

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%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5341
Census Tract 5331.02
Census Tract 5331.01

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

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (13%)
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.

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.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.1% of the children was living in poverty in Summit County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

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 1013 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.36% decrease from the previous year (1027 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,013 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Summit County, OH

Primary care physicians in Summit County, OH see an average of 1,013 patients per year. This represents a 1.36% decrease from the previous year (1,027 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 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% were men and 52% were women.

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

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%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.5 in Summit County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Summit County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 34.1% in Summit County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Summit County, OH.