Population 11,246 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northwest Akron
Household size in Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Northwest Akron are small: just 2.22 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. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, 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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.1, Northwest Akron is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Akron neighborhood is 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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Northwest Akron than nationally: 13.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Compared with other Akron neighborhoods, though, Northwest Akron has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Northwest Akron
Renters in Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northwest Akron is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Akron neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Northwest Akron is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Akron area overall (8.1%).
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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Northwest Akron is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Akron neighborhoods, though, Northwest Akron has newer homes than most.
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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,032 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northwest Akron pays $1,032 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $308 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; 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 Northwest Akron
Bachelor's degrees in Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.2% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Northwest Akron: 59.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Northwest Akron has the highest share of college graduates of any Akron neighborhood.
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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.5% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northwest Akron: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Northwest Akron has the highest share of high school graduates of any Akron neighborhood.
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 Northwest Akron
| Period | Northwest Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northwest Akron has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Northwest Akron has the lowest unemployment rate of any Akron neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Northwest Akron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Akron | 2.22 | 44.1 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 1960 | $1,032 | 59.1% | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| Wallhaven | 1.99 | 42.1 | 8.2% | 38.2% | 4.0% | 1952 | $1,046 | 46.2% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| Merriman Valley | 1.80 | 40.2 | 11.7% | 63.9% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,145 | 37.0% | 93.6% | 2.1% |
| Highland Square | 2.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,160 | 38.2% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| West Akron | 2.36 | 41.9 | 27.4% | 46.9% | 13.5% | 1948 | $1,055 | 16.5% | 89.5% | 9.1% |
| North Hill | 2.68 | 34.1 | 17.8% | 57.2% | 10.2% | 1943 | $1,019 | 15.6% | 75.7% | 10.5% |
| Elizabeth Park Valley | 2.43 | 37.5 | 37.5% | 62.8% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,022 | 21.7% | 82.7% | 9.0% |
| Lane-Wooster | 2.20 | 34.1 | 25.9% | 67.3% | 11.3% | 1967 | $890 | 9.6% | 87.8% | 15.3% |
| Downtown Akron | 1.52 | 40.5 | 18.5% | 88.0% | 13.4% | 1962 | $690 | 12.9% | 82.8% | 11.0% |
| West Village | 2.26 | 39.3 | 7.5% | 37.0% | 4.0% | 1946 | $1,010 | 36.7% | 93.5% | 2.3% |
| University of Ohio Akron | 2.42 | 22.4 | 13.2% | 91.9% | 18.7% | 1966 | $943 | 40.7% | 87.3% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Alderwood Manor, Lynnwood, WA · Beresford, San Mateo, CA · Cathedral Park, Portland, OR · Cheltenham, Chicago, IL · Cleveland Park, Washington, DC · College Hill, Providence, RI · Glendale-Heatherdowns, Toledo, OH · Highland Hills, Henderson, NV · Muscoy, San Bernardino, CA · Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA
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 Northwest 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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