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Akron, OH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09
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Table Of Contents
  1. Overall Quality Of Life
  2. Crime Statistics
  3. Cost of living
  4. Images
  5. Rankings
  6. Map & Stats
Population
198,051
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
23.5%
Median Home
$82,400
Median Income
$38,739
Median Rent
$759

Akron SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5

Akron, OH Crime Report

8,350
Total Crimes
4,219.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
70.38%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw		 Akron
/ 100k People		 Ohio
/ 100k People		 National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 8,350 4,219.7 2,348.9 2,476.7
Violent Crime 1,782 900.5 293.2 366.7
Murder 27 13.6 4.6 5.0
Robbery 328 165.8 75.7 81.6
Aggravated Assault 1,246 629.7 163.9 250.2
Property Crime 6,568 3,319.1 2,055.7 2,109.9
Burglary 1,686 852.0 375.5 340.5
Larceny 4,305 2,175.5 1,520.4 1,549.5
Car Theft 577 291.6 159.7 219.9

Akron, OH Cost Of Living

84
Akron's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Akron Ohio National Average
Overall 84 91 100
Services 99 100 100
Groceries 103 98 100
Health 98 96 100
Housing 52 73 100
Transportation 93 102 100
Utilities 94 91 100

Akron, OH Photos

Akronohiosky
Source: Wikipedia User Sleepydre | CC BY-SA 3.0
Akronpanorama
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Nolan N
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Lockthreepark
Source: Public Domain
Stan Hywett Front
Source: Public Domain
Akronartmuseumnight
Source: Public Domain
Firestone Stadium Cimg
Source: Public Domain
Infocision Stadium At Summa Field
Source: Wikipedia User Sleepydre | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Akron in Ohio

Ranks #28 in Worst Places To Live In Ohio

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Ranks #62 in Most Dangerous Cities In Ohio

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Ranks #89 in Cheapest Places To Live In Ohio

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Map Of Akron, OH

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Population over time in Akron

Year Population % Change
2019 198,051 -0.1%
2018 198,314 0.0%
2017 198,252 -0.1%
2016 198,508 0.1%
2015 198,329 -0.1%
2014 198,492 -0.3%
2013 199,038 -0.5%
2012 199,955 -0.6%
2011 201,111 -0.8%
2010 202,814 -

Race / Ethnicity in Akron

White
57.9% (114,599)
African American
30.1% (59,654)
American Indian
0.2% (456)
Asian
4.6% (9,183)
Hawaiian
0.0% (23)
Other
0.3% (553)
Two Or More
4.0% (8,008)
Hispanic
2.8% (5,575)
Race Akron OH USA
White 57.9% 78.9% 60.7%
African American 30.1% 12.2% 12.3%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.7%
Asian 4.6% 2.2% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Two Or More 4.0% 2.5% 2.4%
Hispanic 2.8% 3.8% 18.0%

Gender in Akron

Female
52.1% (103,256)
Male
47.9% (94,794)
Gender Akron OH USA
Female 52.1% 51.0% 50.8%
Male 47.9% 49.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Akron for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (7,922)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (17,824)
High School / GED
34.0% (67,337)
Some College
23.0% (45,551)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (17,824)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (27,727)
Master's Degree
5.0% (9,902)
Professional Degree
1.0% (1,980)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,980)
Education Akron OH USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 2.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 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
10.8% (2,129,502)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (1,492,027)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (2,693,997)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.7% (2,708,453)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (3,032,787)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (3,411,914)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.1% (2,001,961)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.3% (1,443,995)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (460,269)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (430,190)
Income Akron OH USA
Less than $10,000 10.8% 6.8% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 4.6% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 9.9% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 9.8% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 13.4% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.1% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.3% 14.1% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 5.3% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 4.9% 7.7%

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