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Akron

County:
Summit County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
61.933
State:
Ohio

Akron is a city located in Summit County, Ohio. Akron has a 2026 population of 189,423. It is also the county seat of Summit County. Akron is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 190,146 in 2020.

The median household income in Akron is $48,076 with a poverty rate of 23.34%. The median age in Akron is 36.9 years: 35.6 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males.

189.4K
Total Population
3,059
Density (mi²)
-120 -0.06%
Growth

Akron Population

Akron Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026189,423-120-0.06%
2025189,543-121-0.06%
2024189,6645220.28%
2023189,1423920.21%
2022188,7501060.06%
2021188,644-1,502-0.79%
2020190,146-262-0.14%
2019197,141-651-0.33%
2018197,792-231-0.12%
2017198,02340%
2016198,019-493-0.25%
2015198,512-408-0.21%
2014198,920440.02%
2013198,876100.01%
2012198,866-126-0.06%
2011198,992430.02%
2010198,949-161-0.08%
2000217,074-5,945-2.67%
1990223,019-14,158-5.97%
1980237,177-38,248-13.89%
1970275,425-14,926-5.14%
1960290,35115,7465.73%
1950274,60529,81412.18%
1940244,791-10,249-4.02%
1930255,04046,60522.36%
1920208,435139,368201.79%
191069,06726,33961.64%
190042,72815,12754.81%
189027,60111,08967.16%
188016,5126,50665.02%
187010,0066,529187.78%
18603,4772116.46%
18503,26600%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 35.6 years

Akron Adults

There are 148,473 adults, (30,360 of whom are seniors) in Akron.

Sex Ratio

Female: 98,362 (52%)
Male: 90,885 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Akron includes 54.27% White, 29.39% Black or African American, 4.87% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White102,70154.27%
Black or African American55,62029.39%
Two or more races18,6119.83%
Asian9,2204.87%
Other race2,4181.28%
Native American6420.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander350.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,8132.01%
Other race1,5590.82%
White1,4190.75%
Black or African American7840.41%
Native American5020.27%
Asian170.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White101,28253.52%
Black or African American54,83628.98%
Two or more races14,7987.82%
Asian9,2034.86%
Other race8590.45%
Native American1400.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander350.02%

Akron Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Akron 's average per capita income is $39,162. Household income levels show a median of $48,076. The poverty rate stands at 23.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,037$105,351
Families$61,885$78,889
Households$48,076$64,210
Non Families$34,559$45,694

$39,162

Average Income

$48,076

Median Household Income

23.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)