Population 8,338 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Akron
Household size in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Akron is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.53 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.2 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.4 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Akron skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in Akron, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Akron has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Akron
Renters in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Akron is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Akron as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Akron is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the Buffalo area overall, where the median home dates to 1960. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $713 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $728 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $830 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$117 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Akron costs $830 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $117 a month from 2006–10, a 16% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Akron
Bachelor's degrees in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Akron than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Akron is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Buffalo area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Akron
| Period | Akron | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Akron is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Akron compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 2.23 | 51.2 | 5.2% | 21.0% | 9.2% | 1970 | $830 | 28.5% | 93.0% | 4.7% |
| South Newstead | 2.13 | 53.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 11.1% | 1980 | $871 | 17.9% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| Pembroke | 2.53 | 43.9 | 1.2% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 1963 | $918 | 19.3% | 92.8% | 1.8% |
| Indian Falls | 2.42 | 44.1 | 1.1% | 14.2% | 1.8% | 1956 | $908 | 15.9% | 90.9% | 0.7% |
| Crittenden | 2.50 | 51.1 | 8.8% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 1969 | $839 | 18.7% | 94.6% | 8.0% |
| Wolcottsville | 2.48 | 53.3 | 2.3% | 0.7% | 8.6% | 1967 | $845 | 28.5% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Basom | 2.81 | 37.1 | 13.5% | 18.5% | 2.5% | 1946 | $875 | 28.1% | 93.8% | 3.8% |
| Clarence | 2.36 | 53.0 | 4.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1984 | $1,372 | 48.6% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| Wende | 2.41 | 46.5 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,709 | 39.4% | 94.0% | 5.8% |
| Clarence Center | 2.64 | 50.0 | 3.7% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1993 | $1,351 | 55.2% | 96.4% | 2.9% |
| Corfu | 2.52 | 43.5 | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.9% | 1962 | $932 | 20.9% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Akron. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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