Population
2023
22.8% of 184 thousand people
Population poverty in Akron, Ohio compared
How does Akron, Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?
Akron, Ohio
22.8%
Ohio
13.3% (-42% lower than Akron, Ohio)
National average
12.5% (-45% lower than Akron, Ohio)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 28.9%
The 2011 28.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 29.1%
The 2012 increase to 29.1% from 2011 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 26%
The 2013 decrease to 26% from 2012 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2014 - 22.7%
The 2014 decrease to 22.7% from 2013 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 25.9%
The 2015 increase to 25.9% from 2014 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2016 - 23.7%
The 2016 decrease to 23.7% from 2015 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.5%
The 2017 decrease to 22.5% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 21.7%
The 2018 decrease to 21.7% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 23.6%
The 2019 increase to 23.6% from 2018 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2021 - 20.5%
The 2021 decrease to 20.5% from 2019 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 24.4%
The 2022 increase to 24.4% from 2021 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.
2023 - 22.8%
The 2023 decrease to 22.8% from 2022 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Akron, Ohio Poverty dataset.