Akron, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Akron, Ohio is 189,526 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $48,544, the median home value is $111,200, and the median age is 37.2.
The population has declined 4.7% since 2010 (199,081 → 189,664).
189,526
Population
3060
People / sq mi
$48,544
Median Income
$111,200
Median Home Value
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Akron covers 61.9 sq mi of land at 3060 people per square mile.
About Akron, OH
Housing cost is the defining feature of Akron: the median home is valued at $111,200. With 189,526 residents, Akron is a city in Ohio. It is the #5-largest of all cities in Ohio nationally.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $48,544, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 17.6%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $111,200, with typical rent around $930.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 9.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Akron city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Akron city had a population of 199,081 in 2010 and 189,664 in 2024, a -4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 199,112 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.
189,664
Population (2024)
199,081
Population (2010)
199,112
Peak (2011)
-0.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 199,081 |
| 2011 | 199,112 |
| 2012 | 198,969 |
| 2013 | 198,972 |
| 2014 | 199,008 |
| 2015 | 198,588 |
| 2016 | 198,068 |
| 2017 | 198,085 |
| 2018 | 197,884 |
| 2019 | 197,597 |
| 2020 | 190,146 |
| 2021 | 188,644 |
| 2022 | 188,750 |
| 2023 | 189,142 |
| 2024 | 189,664 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.2% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,544
Median Household Income
$29,763
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$111,200
Median Home Value
$930
Median Rent
50.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.7%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
74.3%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.2%
Foreign Born
91.8%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
16.3%
With Disability
91.4%
Health Insurance
92.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.7% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Common questions about Akron, OH
Frequently Asked Questions
Akron, Ohio has a population of 189,526 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Akron, Ohio is $48,544, with 17.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Akron, Ohio is $111,200, with median monthly rent at $930 and a homeownership rate of 50.8%.
The median age in Akron, Ohio is 37.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has declined 4.7% since 2010 (199,081 → 189,664).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.