Akron, OH — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 189,526 · Ohio · Updated May 2026
Population
189,526
Median Income
$48,544
Home Price
$140,512
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
Full Demographics — Akron, OH
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189,526 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 6.4% | 13.8% | |
| White | 56.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 29.4% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $48,544 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,763 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $58,300 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,512 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.8% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 319 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1866 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 42.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 16.5% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 20.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 10.4% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 14.1% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 19.6% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 50.2°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 37.1 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 10.3 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Akron, OH | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.8 min | 27.0 min |
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About Akron, OH
Akron is a city in Ohio, United States. With a population of 189,526, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Akron shows stronger violent crime rate (319/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg) and commute time (24 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 23.3% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.