Akron, OH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

197,375

Unemployment

8.8%

Poverty

23.0%

Median Home

$83,500

Median Income

$40,281

Median Rent

$795

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Akron SnackAbility

3
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Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Akron, OH Crime Report

8,768
Total Crimes

4,441.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

89.30%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Akron / 100k People	Ohio / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	8,768	4,441.0	2,159.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,797	910.2	308.8	387.8
Murder	47	23.8	7.0	6.5
Robbery	268	135.7	66.9	73.9
Aggravated Assault	1,267	641.7	191.6	279.7
Property Crime	6,971	3,530.8	1,850.3	1,958.2
Burglary	1,288	652.4	318.8	314.2
Larceny	4,855	2,459.1	1,359.8	1,398.0
Car Theft	828	419.4	171.7	246.0

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Akron, OH Cost Of Living

87
Akron's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Akron	Ohio	National Average
Overall	87	90	100

Services	99	100	100
Groceries	101	99	100
Health	104	100	100
Housing	53	74	100
Transportation	93	102	100
Utilities	102	93	100

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Rankings for Akron in Ohio

Ranks #28 in Worst Places To Live In Ohio

Ranks #62 in Most Dangerous Cities In Ohio

Ranks #89 in Cheapest Places To Live In Ohio

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Population over time in Akron

Year	Population	% Change
2020	197,375	-0.5%
2019	198,314	0.0%
2018	198,252	-0.1%
2017	198,508	0.1%
2016	198,329	-0.1%
2015	198,492	-0.3%
2014	199,038	-0.5%
2013	199,955	-0.6%
2012	201,111	-0.8%
2011	202,814	-

Race / Ethnicity in Akron

White

57.3% (113,056)

African American

29.7% (58,634)

American Indian

0.2% (328)

Asian

4.7% (9,201)

Hawaiian

0.0% (24)

Other

0.4% (744)

Two Or More

4.7% (9,332)

Hispanic

3.1% (6,056)

Race	Akron	OH	USA
White	57.3%	78.3%	60.1%
African American	29.7%	12.2%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	4.7%	2.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.7%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.1%	3.9%	18.2%

Gender in Akron

Female

52.4% (103,453)

Male

47.6% (93,922)

Gender	Akron	OH	USA
Female	52.4%	51.0%	50.8%
Male	47.6%	49.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Akron for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (7,895)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (17,763)

High School / GED

33.0% (65,133)

Some College

24.0% (47,370)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (15,790)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (27,632)

Master's Degree

6.0% (11,842)

Professional Degree

1.0% (1,973)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,973)

Education	Akron	OH	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	2.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Akron, Ohio

Less than $10,000

10.5% (2,062,739)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.1% (1,407,139)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.8% (2,715,557)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.2% (2,400,619)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.6% (3,084,954)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.6% (3,475,440)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.0% (2,180,927)

$100,000 to $149,999

8.0% (1,575,848)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.3% (453,983)

$200,000 or more

1.9% (380,289)

Income	Akron	OH	USA
Less than $10,000	10.5%	6.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.1%	4.4%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.8%	9.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.2%	9.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.6%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.6%	18.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.0%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	8.0%	14.4%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.3%	5.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.9%	5.2%	8.3%

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