Demographics in Akron, OH

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

189,526

Male

91,770

48.4%

Female

97,756

51.6%

Median Age

37.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

56.1%

Black

29.4%

Hispanic

4.1%

Asian

4.6%

Two or More

8.5%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.8%

High School or Higher

38.4%

Foreign Born

6.4%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

29.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Akron, OH has a population of 189,526 with a median age of 37.2. The racial makeup is 56.1% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 29.4% Black, 4.6% Asian. About 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.4%.