Akron, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

702,464

0.117% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

0.496% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

1.17% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,331

6.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,900

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

353,066

0.193% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Akron, OH had a population of 702k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $63,331. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Akron, OH declined from 703,286 to 702,464, a −0.117% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,313 to $63,331, a 6.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), and White (Hispanic) (1.11%).

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.

97.8% of the residents in Akron, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Akron, OH are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 degrees), and Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Akron, OH was $161,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Akron, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, OH was 2 cars per household.

Akron, OH borders Canton-Massillon, OH, Cleveland-Elyria, OH, Wooster, OH, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

About the photo: Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio area

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United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Akron, OH is home to a population of 702k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.88% of Akron, OH residents were born outside of the country (34.3k people).

In 2021, there were 6.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (551k people) in Akron, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 26.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Akron, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, OH was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
551k ± 1.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
83.1k ± 1.44k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
26.4k ± 2.02k

2.27%

Hispanic Population

15.9k people

2.27% of the people in Akron, OH are hispanic (15.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

4.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

34.3k people

4.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.6k people

As of 2021, 4.88% of Akron, OH residents (34.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, OH was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
13,011 ± 697
Gulf War (2001-)
6,378 ± 723
Gulf War (1990s)
4,222 ± 499

Akron, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Akron, OH employs 353k people. The largest industries in Akron, OH are Manufacturing (53,220 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53,214 people), and Retail Trade (41,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,841), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,591), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,591).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

353k

2021 Value

± 4,622

0.193%

1 Year growth

± 1.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 0.193%, from 352k employees to 353k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41,735 people), Management Occupations (37,637 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (35,754 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

353k

2021 Value

± 4,622

0.193%

1 Year growth

± 1.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron, OH grew at a rate of 0.193%, from 352k employees to 353k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, OH, are Manufacturing (53,220 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (53,214 people), and Retail Trade (41,835 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

$47,001

Median earning men ± $1,120

$32,964

Median earning women ± $610

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,352), Public Administration ($70,780), and Information ($62,768).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,424), Public Administration ($46,535), and Wholesale Trade ($44,228).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

6,226
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,764
Manufacturing
4,070
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$9.32M
Manufacturing
$6.36M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.33M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

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 $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T 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
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 2021, universities in Akron, OH awarded 12,447 degrees. The student population of Akron, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,418 male students and 26,401 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron, OH are White (9,195 and 77.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,029 and 8.72%), Two or More Races (446 and 3.78%), and Hispanic or Latino (410 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in Akron, OH by number of degrees awarded are Kent State University at Kent (7,013 and 56.3%), University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 and 34.1%), and Northeast Ohio Medical University (249 and 2%).

The most popular majors in Akron, OH are Registered Nursing (1,098 and 8.82%), General Psychology (453 and 3.64%), and General Business Administration & Management (437 and 3.51%).

The median tuition costs in Akron, OH are $19,160 for private four year colleges, and $10,298 and $14,736 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Akron, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 44,819 (41.1% men and 58.9% 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 2021 there were 44,819 students enrolled in Akron, OH, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,718 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
741 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
453 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
338 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Akron, OH was Registered Nursing with 741 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

Kent State University at Kent
7,013 degrees awarded
University of Akron Main Campus
4,248 degrees awarded
Northeast Ohio Medical University
249 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kent State University at Kent with 7,013 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,838 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron, OH, which is 0.636 times less than the 7,609 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,195 degrees mean that there were 8.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,029 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,331) 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 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 Akron, OH was $161,900 in 2021, which is 0.661 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,600 to $161,900, a 5.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, OH is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Akron, OH have an average commute time of 23.8 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.

Median household income in Akron, OH is $63,331. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Akron, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

Housing

Property

$161,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,713

$197,047

Median Property Taxes

±$3,186

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

67.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.6% of the housing units in Akron, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron, OH was Delaware County, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Union County, OH and Warren County, OH, with respective values of $96,634 and $95,709.

The following map shows all of the counties in Akron, 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.

$63,331

Median Household Income

± $711

292k

Number of Households

± 3,942

In 2021, the median household income of the 292k households in Akron, OH grew to $63,331 from the previous year's value of $59,313.

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.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (9.02%)
Carpooled (7.19%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Akron, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.02%) and those who carpooled to work (7.19%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, OH have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% 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

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, OH (84.3k out of 685k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

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 Akron, OH has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.57%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, OH declined by 2.07% from 5.69% to 5.57%.

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.