Barberton is a city located in Summit County, Ohio. Barberton has a 2026 population of 24,366. Barberton is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,139 in 2020.
The median household income in Barberton is $52,267 with a poverty rate of 15.62%. The median age in Barberton is 39.5 years: 37.5 years for males, and 41.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 19,314 adults, (5,037 of whom are seniors) in Barberton.
Female: 12,854 (51.7%)
Male: 11,990 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Barberton includes 84.79% White, 9.43% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,065 | 84.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,342 | 9.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,168 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 263 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.02% |
Barberton 's average per capita income is $39,967. Household income levels show a median of $52,267. The poverty rate stands at 15.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,000 | - |
| Families | $67,455 | $80,842 |
| Households | $52,267 | $72,176 |
| Non Families | $35,903 | $59,454 |
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