19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Akron, Ohio

Population 16 years and over

19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Akron, Ohio

Population 16 years and over poverty in Akron, Ohio compared

How does Akron, Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?

  • Akron, Ohio

    19.3%

  • Ohio

    12.2% (-37% lower than Akron, Ohio)

  • National average

    11.6% (-40% lower than Akron, Ohio)

19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Akron, Ohio

Historical Timeline

19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Akron, Ohio historical data

  • 2015 - 21.4%

    The 2015 21.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 20.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 20.6% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 19.2% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 18.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 18.5% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.6%

    The 2019 increase to 19.6% from 2018 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 19.1%

    The 2021 decrease to 19.1% from 2019 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 21.3%

    The 2022 increase to 21.3% from 2021 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 19.3%

    The 2023 decrease to 19.3% from 2022 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

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