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Population and households in University of Ohio Akron
Household size in University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in University of Ohio Akron run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.51, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.8 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.7 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 22.4 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 22.4, University of Ohio Akron is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 21.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Akron neighborhood is younger.
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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in University of Ohio Akron than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Compared with other Akron neighborhoods, though, University of Ohio 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 University of Ohio Akron
Renters in University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University of Ohio Akron: 91.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly six in ten owners (57.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Akron neighborhood has a higher 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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in University of Ohio Akron, 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. University of Ohio Akron has the highest vacancy rate of any Akron neighborhood.
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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
University of Ohio Akron is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south. Among Akron's 19 neighborhoods, though, only two have newer 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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $675 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $810 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $943 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in University of Ohio Akron pays $943 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $268 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 University of Ohio Akron
Bachelor's degrees in University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.3% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.7% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in University of Ohio Akron than nationally: 40.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Akron neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 19.
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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in University of Ohio Akron never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 10.2 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 University of Ohio Akron
| Period | University of Ohio Akron | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University of Ohio Akron runs well above the national rate: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
University of Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ohio Akron | 2.42 | 22.4 | 13.2% | 91.9% | 18.7% | 1966 | $943 | 40.7% | 87.3% | 9.3% |
| Downtown Akron | 1.52 | 40.5 | 18.5% | 88.0% | 13.4% | 1962 | $690 | 12.9% | 82.8% | 11.0% |
| Middlebury | 2.31 | 32.2 | 21.2% | 71.5% | 17.9% | 1942 | $901 | 11.2% | 86.7% | 13.9% |
| South Akron | 2.66 | 31.4 | 29.8% | 58.4% | 17.1% | 1941 | $1,020 | 11.8% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| Elizabeth Park Valley | 2.43 | 37.5 | 37.5% | 62.8% | 7.6% | 1960 | $1,022 | 21.7% | 82.7% | 9.0% |
| Summit Lake | 2.46 | 31.3 | 39.5% | 65.6% | 16.6% | 1949 | $795 | 6.2% | 75.1% | 19.8% |
| East Akron | 2.21 | 39.1 | 25.4% | 55.6% | 11.4% | 1950 | $980 | 8.0% | 83.4% | 15.3% |
| Lane-Wooster | 2.20 | 34.1 | 25.9% | 67.3% | 11.3% | 1967 | $890 | 9.6% | 87.8% | 15.3% |
| Firestone Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 24.9% | 37.8% | 12.1% | 1952 | $1,067 | 17.7% | 90.5% | 7.3% |
| Highland Square | 2.00 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,160 | 38.2% | 93.7% | 10.1% |
| North Hill | 2.68 | 34.1 | 17.8% | 57.2% | 10.2% | 1943 | $1,019 | 15.6% | 75.7% | 10.5% |
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 University of Ohio 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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