Population 5,215 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middlebury
Household size in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Middlebury is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across the Akron area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than 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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.0 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.2 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Middlebury is young: half of its residents are under 32.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 31.3, as it has nationally.
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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Middlebury: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Middlebury
Renters in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.6% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.5% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Middlebury rent: 71.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 63.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Middlebury: 17.9% 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 has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Middlebury is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, 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 northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Only one other Akron neighborhood has older homes.
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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $610 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $717 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $901 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Middlebury pays $901 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $342 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 38.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 Middlebury
Bachelor's degrees in Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Middlebury have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Middlebury has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Akron neighborhoods.
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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Middlebury never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.2 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Middlebury
| Period | Middlebury | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Middlebury runs well above the national rate: 13.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Middlebury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury | 2.31 | 32.2 | 21.2% | 71.5% | 17.9% | 1942 | $901 | 11.2% | 86.7% | 13.9% |
| 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% |
| Downtown Akron | 1.52 | 40.5 | 18.5% | 88.0% | 13.4% | 1962 | $690 | 12.9% | 82.8% | 11.0% |
| Goodyear Heights | 2.31 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% | 1949 | $985 | 20.3% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
| Elizabeth Park Valley | 2.43 | 37.5 | 37.5% | 62.8% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,022 | 21.7% | 82.7% | 9.0% |
| South Akron | 2.66 | 31.4 | 29.8% | 58.4% | 17.1% | 1941 | $1,020 | 11.8% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| North Hill | 2.68 | 34.1 | 17.8% | 57.2% | 10.2% | 1943 | $1,019 | 15.6% | 75.7% | 10.5% |
| Chapel Hill | 2.09 | 39.2 | 9.9% | 64.7% | 8.4% | 1965 | $839 | 11.3% | 79.9% | 9.0% |
| Firestone Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 24.9% | 37.8% | 12.1% | 1952 | $1,067 | 17.7% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
| Summit Lake | 2.46 | 31.3 | 39.5% | 65.6% | 16.6% | 1949 | $795 | 6.2% | 75.1% | 19.8% |
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 Middlebury. 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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