Population 15,271 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kenmore
Household size in Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kenmore are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, as it has nationally.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Kenmore is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Akron area, where the median age is 42.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, in line with the national trend.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Kenmore (19.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Kenmore
Renters in Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Kenmore than nationally: 49.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kenmore: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Kenmore is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $961 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kenmore costs $961 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $260 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 Kenmore
Bachelor's degrees in Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kenmore: 13.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.2% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Kenmore never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Kenmore
| Period | Kenmore | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Kenmore than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, 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).
Kenmore compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore | 2.39 | 39.6 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 14.4% | 1947 | $961 | 13.2% | 86.2% | 6.3% |
| Summit Lake | 2.46 | 31.3 | 39.5% | 65.6% | 16.6% | 1949 | $795 | 6.2% | 75.1% | 19.8% |
| Lane-Wooster | 2.20 | 34.1 | 25.9% | 67.3% | 11.3% | 1967 | $890 | 9.6% | 87.8% | 15.3% |
| South Akron | 2.66 | 31.4 | 29.8% | 58.4% | 17.1% | 1941 | $1,020 | 11.8% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| Firestone Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 24.9% | 37.8% | 12.1% | 1952 | $1,067 | 17.7% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
| Austin Estates | 1.93 | 56.8 | 9.2% | 34.0% | 5.0% | 1977 | $877 | 28.0% | 95.2% | 1.2% |
| Downtown Akron | 1.52 | 40.5 | 18.5% | 88.0% | 13.4% | 1962 | $690 | 12.9% | 82.8% | 11.0% |
| West Akron | 2.36 | 41.9 | 27.4% | 46.9% | 13.5% | 1948 | $1,055 | 16.5% | 89.5% | 9.1% |
| University of Ohio Akron | 2.42 | 22.4 | 13.2% | 91.9% | 18.7% | 1966 | $943 | 40.7% | 87.3% | 9.3% |
| East Akron | 2.21 | 39.1 | 25.4% | 55.6% | 11.4% | 1950 | $980 | 8.0% | 83.4% | 15.3% |
| Highland Square | 2.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,160 | 38.2% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
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 Kenmore. 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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