Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Akron, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

189,247

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.5%101,282

Black

29%54,836

Two or More

7.8%14,798

Asian

4.9%9,203

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%8,094

Other

0.5%859

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%140

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%5,071

High School Diploma

28.1%35,992

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%10,026

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%20,691

Associate's Degree

8.7%11,148

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%19,750

Master's Degree

6.1%7,813

Professional Degree

1.3%1,663

Doctorate

0.8%1,041

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,000

Median Renti

$955

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.7%42,929

Renter-Occupied

49.3%41,805

Total Units

93,741

Homeownership

50.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%3,681

$50K–$100K

30%12,858

$100K–$150K

23%9,888

$150K–$200K

15.9%6,818

$200K–$300K

12.5%5,347

$300K–$500K

7.5%3,210

$500K–$1M

2.4%1,050

$1M+

0.2%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

4,543

$500–$750

6,146

$750–$1,000

11,617

$1,000–$1,250

10,385

$1,250–$1,500

4,176

$1,500–$2,000

2,355

$2,000+

997

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%276

2010–2019

2.2%2,043

2000–2009

3.6%3,353

1990–1999

4.9%4,570

1980–1989

5.9%5,494

1970–1979

10.3%9,613

1960–1969

13.2%12,356

1950–1959

16.5%15,479

1940–1949

9.1%8,561

1939 or earlier

34.1%31,996

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%67,254

Electricity

17%14,420

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%1,378

No Fuel

1.1%894

Other

0.6%480

Fuel Oil

0.3%222

Wood

0.1%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,076

Mean Household Incomei

$64,210

Per Capita Incomei

$29,457

Poverty Ratei

22.8%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

96,423

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.5%7,216

$10K–$15K

7%5,914

$15K–$20K

5.3%4,458

$20K–$25K

5.2%4,377

$25K–$30K

5.3%4,461

$30K–$35K

5.3%4,520

$35K–$40K

4.9%4,191

$40K–$45K

4.9%4,179

$45K–$50K

5.3%4,530

$50K–$60K

7.5%6,358

$60K–$75K

9.8%8,324

$75K–$100K

11.6%9,827

$100K–$125K

8.3%7,045

$125K–$150K

4%3,377

$150K–$200K

4.1%3,473

$200K+

2.9%2,484

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

86,811

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

88,882

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9,649(6.5% of civilian adults)