Akron, OH Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 699,508 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Akron, OH Metro Area

What is the median household income in Akron, OH Metro Area?: The median household income in Akron, OH Metro Area is $71,312 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Akron, OH Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Akron, OH Metro Area is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Akron, OH Metro Area?: $199,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Akron, OH Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Akron, OH Metro Area is $1,005 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Akron, OH Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 34.5% of adults in Akron, OH Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

699,508

Median Income

$71,312

Median Home Value

$199,000

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

5.2%

Median Age

40.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,027 (+24.5%) Home Value: +$49,000 (+32.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-6.5%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+8.8%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-3.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 699,508

Median Age 40.0

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.5% White (non-Hisp.) 77.1% Black 11.9% Asian 3.5% Two or More 5.7% Other 0.9%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.8%

Chinese

0.5%

Filipino

0.3%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Korean

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

1.1%

Puerto Rican

0.5%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,312 ±$969

Per Capita Income $100,135

Median Family Income $93,339

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Child Poverty Rate 14.9%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 12.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 26.6%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.0%

$10–15k

4.1%

$15–25k

7.5%

$25–35k

7.8%

$35–50k

11.7%

$50–75k

16.6%

$75–100k

12.9%

$100–150k

17.0%

$150–200k

8.5%

$200k+

9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 318,279

Owner-Occupied 67.9%

Renter-Occupied 32.1%

Vacancy Rate 7.6%

Median Home Value $199,000

Median Gross Rent $1,005

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.0%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.7%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

5.7%

$50–100k

11.3%

$100–200k

15.9%

$200–300k

23.1%

$300–500k

19.8%

$500k–$1M

6.1%

$1M+

0.7%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

8.5%

$500–1k

41.0%

$1–1.5k

37.5%

$1.5–2k

8.8%

$2–2.5k

2.1%

$2.5–3.5k

0.7%

$3.5k+

1.5%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.3%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

38.7%

19.1%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

70.2%

Single-fam. att.

5.6%

2–4 units

3.8%

5–19 units

4.4%

20+ units

7.0%

Mobile home

2.0%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

18.6%

1940–1969

6.2%

1970–1999

13.0%

2000–2009

8.8%

2010+

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%

Bachelor's or Higher 34.5%

Graduate Degree 12.9%

Some College / Associate 19.6%

Less Than High School 2.3%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Work from Home 13.1%

Self-Employed 4.9%

Government Workers 11.8%

Private For-Profit 83.1%

Industry

Edu/Health

24.0%

Manufacturing

14.7%

Retail

11.6%

Prof. Services

10.4%

Arts/Entmt.

9.1%

Finance

6.4%

Construction

6.1%

Transportation

5.0%

Public Admin

3.1%

Wholesale

2.8%

Information

1.3%

Agriculture

0.6%

Occupation

Management

40.4%

Sales

20.8%

Food Prep

16.6%

Production

15.0%

Construction

7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min

Drove Alone 76.4%

Carpool 7.1%

Public Transit 0.8%

Work from Home 13.1%

Walked 1.5%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 294,063

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.9%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.3%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

7.0%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

12.2%

55–64

6.8%

65–74

7.3%

75–84

11.3%

85+

5.1%

Under 18: 20.3% Working age (18–64): 79.7% 65 and over: 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.2%

Naturalized Citizen 54.9%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

57.4%

Europe

18.2%

Latin America

14.4%

Africa

6.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%

With a Disability 13.4%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 94.5%

Uninsured 5.5%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.9%

Has a Computer 94.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 88.2%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023