Poverty Rate in Akron, Ohio
In Akron, Ohio, an estimated 42,213 of 185,751 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Akron, Ohio?
The poverty rate in Akron, Ohio is 22.7%.
- How many people in Akron, Ohio live in poverty?
In Akron, Ohio, an estimated 42,213 of 185,751 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Akron, Ohio compare to the average for Ohio?
The poverty rate in Akron, Ohio is 69.4% higher than the Ohio average. In Akron, Ohio, an estimated 22.7% of 185,751 people live in poverty. In Ohio, 13.4% of 11,468,520 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Akron, Ohio compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Akron, Ohio is 80.16% higher than the US average. In Akron, Ohio, an estimated 22.7% of 185,751 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
37.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
37.4% of 41 thousand people
Under 5 years
35.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
35.3% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
38% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
38% of 31 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
37.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
37.4% of 41 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
18.8% of 113 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
20.5% of 45 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
17.8% of 67 thousand people
60 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Akron, Ohio
2023
16.2% of 41 thousand people
65 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Akron, Ohio
2023
17.7% of 31 thousand people
White
14.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Akron, Ohio
2023
14.4% of 100 thousand people
Black or African American
28.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Akron, Ohio
2023
28.9% of 53 thousand people
Asian
39.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Akron, Ohio
2023
39.3% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
41.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Akron, Ohio
2023
41.8% of 18 thousand people
Hispanic
35.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Akron, Ohio
2023
35.3% of 9 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Akron, Ohio
2023
14.7% of 98 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Akron, Ohio
2023
17.4% of 125 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
41.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Akron, Ohio
2023
41.5% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Akron, Ohio
2023
22.9% of 39 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Akron, Ohio
2023
15.2% of 42 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Akron, Ohio
2023
5.8% of 33 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
13% of 99 thousand people
Employed
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Akron, Ohio
2023
10.1% of 91 thousand people
Male
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Akron, Ohio
2023
6.6% of 45 thousand people
Female
13.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Akron, Ohio
2023
13.6% of 46 thousand people
Unemployed
45.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Akron, Ohio
2023
45.2% of 8 thousand people
Male
29.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Akron, Ohio
2023
29.7% of 4 thousand people
Female
60% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Akron, Ohio
2023
60% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Akron, Ohio
2023
19.3% of 150 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Akron, Ohio
2023
4.1% of 64 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Akron, Ohio
2023
24.3% of 37 thousand people
Did not work
35.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Akron, Ohio
2023
35.4% of 49 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Akron, Ohio
2023
27.4% of 57 thousand people
Male
24.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Akron, Ohio
2023
24.8% of 29 thousand people
Female
30.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Akron, Ohio
2023
30.2% of 28 thousand people
18 to 24 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
35.4% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
16.6% of 12 thousand people
35 to 44 years
34% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
34% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
26.7% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
22.2% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Akron, Ohio
2023
33.3% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Akron, Ohio
2023
28.9% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Akron, Ohio
2023
2.7% of 25 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Akron, Ohio
2023
38.1% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
53.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Akron, Ohio
2023
53.9% of 17 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
22.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Akron, Ohio
2023
22.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Summit County
- Aurora, Ohio 2.1% of 16,861 people.
- Barberton, Ohio 16.1% of 24,866 people.
- Boston Heights, Ohio 4.2% of 1,242 people.
- Brecksville, Ohio 2.9% of 13,463 people.
- Broadview Heights, Ohio 3.4% of 19,690 people.