Census Bureau data for Akron city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Akron city
- What is the median household income in Akron city?
- The median household income in Akron city is $59,706 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Akron city?
- The poverty rate in Akron city is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Akron city?
- $145,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Akron city?
- The median gross rent in Akron city is $700 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Akron city residents have a college degree?
- 19.1% of adults in Akron city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,660
Median Income
$59,706
Median Home Value
$145,300
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$8,813 (+17.3%)
Home Value:
+$37,900 (+35.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.6 pp (-45.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.1 pp (+6.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.9 pp (-65.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,660
Median Age
42.0
Female
55.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.9%
Black 0.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,706
±$9,065
-$13,441 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$83,172
Median Family Income
$73,242
Poverty Rate
5.6%
-1.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
16.8%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
12.0%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
802
Owner-Occupied
71.0%
Renter-Occupied
29.0%
Vacancy Rate
6.7%
Median Home Value
$145,300
-$50,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$700
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
15.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
25.6%
$100–200k
23.0%
$200–300k
18.1%
$300–500k
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.0%
$500–1k
69.2%
$1–1.5k
3.4%
$1.5–2k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
24.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
4.7%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.2%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
21.4%
2000–2009
4.1%
2010+
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.1%
-11.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
21.4%
Less Than High School
1.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-2.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.5%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
8.2%
Private For-Profit
87.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.4%
Manufacturing
20.3%
Retail
13.1%
Transportation
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Finance
5.3%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Wholesale
3.0%
Construction
2.9%
Agriculture
2.8%
Information
2.3%
Public Admin
1.8%
Occupation
Management
25.4%
Production
23.0%
Food Prep
20.9%
Sales
20.4%
Construction
10.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.7 min
Drove Alone
82.5%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.5%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
748
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
8.0%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
2.8%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
14.0%
85+
9.9%
Under 18: 23.4%
Working age (18–64): 76.6%
65 and over: 30.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.8%
With a Disability
15.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.1%
Uninsured
3.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.9%
Has a Computer
85.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023