Demographics & People — Akron, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 189,526 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~188,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 83,854 |
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| Family Households | 44,038 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5431 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 106,425 |
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| Black or African American | 55,793 |
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| Asian | 8,688 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,700 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 67,161 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 45,343 |
| German | 29,426 |
| Irish | 20,300 |
| English | 13,433 |
| Italian | 12,275 |
| American | 6,879 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,479 |
| Subsaharan African | 4,829 |
| Polish | 4,427 |
Language
| English Only | 163,724 |
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| Spanish | 4,233 |
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| Population 5+ | 178,269 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 10,227 |
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| Population 18+ | 150,001 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Akron, Ohio.
