Economy & Jobs — Akron, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,076 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,763 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 97,205 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 523 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 372 |
| Physician Offices | 293 |
| Insurance Agencies | 237 |
| Law Offices | 228 |
| Real Estate Offices | 207 |
| Dental Offices | 205 |
| Beauty Salons | 171 |
| Child Day Care | 154 |
| Auto Repair | 152 |
| Gas Stations | 146 |
| Commercial Banks | 136 |
| Bars | 110 |
| Accounting Firms | 108 |
| Coffee Shops | 101 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
