44306

Akron, OH

Total Population

21,301

Median Household Income

$40,480

Median Home Value

$77,500

Median Rent

$898

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$40,480

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$77,500

100.2% above state median

Rent

$898

100% above state median

Median Age

35.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Akron, OH

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 13.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 28.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$40,480

-46.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-39,271,354

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.34 people

Total Households

9,055

Family Households

22.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

28.5%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

19.7%

#3 Industry

Finance

14.7%

Total Employed Residents:5,178

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

3.0%

241 workers

Public Transit

3.7%

290 workers

Total Commuting Workers:7,944

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

86.4%

8,664 employed

Labor Force

10,069

1,372 unemployed

Median Age

35.6 years

Per Capita Income

$20,652

Poverty Rate

28.4%

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