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Akron Population

Akron is the city in the Ohio State of United States, located in the Great Lakes region about 39 miles south of Lake Erie. Akron population in 2023 is estimated to be 190,810, covers city area of 62.27 sq mi (161.29 sq km), ranks fifth largest city in the Ohio State and one-hundred-thirty-sixth populous state in the United States.

Below is the Akron population by year:
YearPopulationChange %
2010199,003
2011199,0160.01
2012198,884-0.07
2013198,9010.01
2014198,9370.02
2015198,524-0.21
2016198,021-0.25
2017198,0920.04
2018198,006-0.04
2019197,597-0.21
2020190,469-3.61
2021 *189,343-0.591
2022 *190,4100.56
2023 *190,8100.21
Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Akron city UN Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects - 1950 to 2035

YearAkron Population
1950368,807
1955403,160
1960450,637
1965492,431
1970535,920
1975531,112
1980517,708
1985520,846
1990526,941
1995545,457
2000566,913
2005569,911
2010569,553
2011569,481
2015569,195
2020*566,734
2025*567,777
2035*614,465
Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Akron city Population(UA)


Akron Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Akron population is 197,597, out of these 96,075 are male, 101,522 are female, The sex ratio of Akron is 95. The median age of the Akron population is 38.0, Akron population by age are, under 18 years is 39,813, 16 years and over is 163,028, 18 years and over is 157,784, 21 years and over is 147,655, 65 years and over is 38,885. 48.6% are male, 51.4% are female, Population of Akron by age percent-wise is, 20.1% are under 18 years old, 82.5% are 16 years and over, 79.9% are 18 years and over, 74.7% are 21 years and over, 15.2% are 65 years and over. There are total 96,160 housing units, The voting population of Akron are 150,905, out of these 72,306 are male voters, 78,599 are female voters, 47.9% are male, 52.1% are female. Akron population in 2022 is estimated to be 190,410, population in 2021 is estimated to be 189,343.

Age GroupPopulationPercent
0 -510,5705.3%
5 - 910,5245.3%
10 - 1411,3715.8%
15 - 1913,7206.9%
20 - 2418,4489.3%
25 - 3427,54413.9%
35 - 4422,33911.3%
45 - 5425,38012.8%
55 - 5913,2826.7%
60 - 6414,3397.3%
65 - 7418,8249.5%
75 - 847,4553.8%
85 and over3,8011.9%
Source: 2019 US population by age estimates


Akron Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Akron by race are:

White Population

White population in Akron, Ohio are 119,527, percentage wise 60.5 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Akron, Ohio are 58,601, percentage wise 29.7 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Akron, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Akron are 10,859, percentage wise 5.5 percent are asians, out of these are Asian Indians, are Chinese, are Filipinos, are Japanese, are Korean, are Vietnamese and are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Akron, Ohio are 6,438. Percentage wise 3.3 percent are hispanics, out of these are Mexican people, are Puerto Ricans, are Cubans, and are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race197,597Percent
White119,52760.5%
Black or African American58,60129.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native6090.3%
Asian Population10,8595.5%
Hispanic or Latino6,4383.3%
Source: US Census population estimates(2019)


Nativity by Place of Birth

According to 2019 estimates, Akron native population is 183,233, out of these 148,576 born in the Ohio state and 33,167 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 14,364, out of these 6,658 are Naturalized US citizen, 1,274 are in Europe, 4,393 in Asia, 624 in Africa, 367 in Latin America and 0 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Akron are 7,706, out of these 496 are from Europe, 4,168 are from Asia, 1,642 from Africa, 1,400 are from Latin America and 0 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of BirthPopulation
Native183,233
Born in state of residence148,576
Born in other state in the United States33,167
Northeast6,592
Midwest6,701
South16,523
West3,351
Born outside the United States1,490
Puerto Rico657
U.S. Island Areas56
Born abroad of American parent(s)777
Foreign born
Born outside of United States14,364
Naturalized U.S. citizen6,658
Europe1,274
Asia4,393
Africa624
Oceania0
Latin America367
Northern America0
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen7,706
Europe496
Asia4,168
Africa1,642
Oceania0
Latin America1,400
Northern America0
Source: US Census 2019 estimates


Akron Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Akron, Ohio are 96,160, Occupied housing units are 83,821, Rental vacancy rate is 4. Percentage of occupancy is 87, 44.98% of houses are owner occupied and 42.19% of houses are renter occupied in Akron. There are 67.35 percent of one-unit detached, 3.00 percent of one-units attached, 7.44 percent of two-unit houses, 4.52 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.10 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 2 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 36.99 percent are available with one vehicle, 28.31 percent are available with two vehicles, 10.76 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 11.11 percent are no vehicles available.

HousingUnits
Total housing units96,160
Occupied housing units83,821
Occupied housing units percent87
Rental vacancy rate4
Structure TypeUnits
1-unit, detached64,764
1-unit attached2,887
2 units7,155
3 or 4 units4,350
Mobile home92
Boat, RV, van, etc.50
Owner-occupied43,255
Renter-occupied40,566
Average household size of owner-occupied unit2
Average household size of renter-occupied unit2
Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Akron Housing Market

The median value of housing unit in Akron, Ohio is $86,600, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 5.75 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 21.97 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 7.49 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 4.51 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 3.37 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 1.40 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 0.49 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.00 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit valueUnits
Less than $50,0005,534
$50,000 to $99,99921,130
$100,000 to $149,9997,200
$150,000 to $199,9994,337
$200,000 to $299,9993,238
$300,000 to $499,9991,343
$500,000 to $999,999473
$1,000,000 or more0
Median (dollars)86,600
Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Akron Housing Mortgage

According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $946, 0.48 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 15.02 percent pay between $500 to $999, 7.19 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 2.39 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 1.10 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.31 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.19 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $413, 2.82 percent of homes pay less than $250, 5.61 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.47 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.42 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.84 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.66 percent pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgageUnits
Less than $500459
$500 to $99914,441
$1,000 to $1,4996,914
$1,500 to $1,9992,297
$2,000 to $2,4991,058
$2,500 to $2,999298
$3,000 or more181
Median (dollars)946
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgageUnits
Less than $2502,707
$250 to $3995,393
$400 to $5995,263
$600 to $7992,328
$800 to $999803
$1,000 or more635
Median (dollars)413
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Akron Rental

Total number of Akron rental homes or apartments are 40,566, occupied by Renter, The median value of Akron average rental rate is $770. 12.32 percent of homes are under $500, 64.33 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 19.58 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 0.11 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.05 percent are above $3000.

        
RentalUnits
Less than $5004,998
$500 to $99926,097
$1,000 to $1,4997,156
$1,500 to $1,999788
$2,000 to $2,49943
$2,500 to $2,9990
$3,000 or more22
Median (dollars)770
Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

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