Akron City (East) PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

99,829

4.18% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

1.75% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24%

3.29% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$41,526

3.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$81,800

4.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,129

3.93% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Akron City (East) PUMA, OH had a population of 99.8k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $41,526. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH declined from 104,179 to 99,829, a −4.18% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,092 to $41,526, a 3.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.7%), and White (Hispanic) (1.94%).

10.5% of the households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Summit County (Central)--Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 degrees awarded in 2021) and Herzing University-Akron (150 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was $81,800, and the homeownership rate was 50.6%.

Most people in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Akron City (East) PUMA, OH borders Cuyahoga Falls (Southeast), Stow & Tallmadge Cities PUMA, OH, Akron (West) & Cuyahoga Falls (West) Cities PUMA, OH, and Barberton, Green & New Franklin Cities PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Akron City (East) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 99.8k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.1% of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (8.09k people).

In 2021, there were 2.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.2k people) in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.57k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (2,791 households), Spanish (2,214 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,763 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,088

Women

51.2%

48,725

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 99,813 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.2k ± 2.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.3k ± 1.32k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.57k ± 1.23k

3.42%

Hispanic Population

3.41k people

3.42% of the people in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are hispanic (3.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Nepal
1,588 ± 971 people
Bhutan
1,300 ± 879 people
Mexico
694 ± 645 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was Nepal, the natal country of 1,588 Akron City (East) PUMA, OH residents, followed by Bhutan with 1,300 and Mexico with 694.

Foreign-Born Population

8.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.09k people

8.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.75k people

As of 2021, 8.1% of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH residents (8.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was 8.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
2,791 households (2.99%)
Spanish
2,214 households (2.37%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,763 households (1.89%)

10.5% of the households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages. 2.99% of the households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH reported speaking Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,662 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
1,064 ± 411
Gulf War (1990s)
719 ± 214

Akron City (East) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH employs 45.1k people. The largest industries in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (4,014 people), Construction (2,586 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,251 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($75,325), Waste management & remediation services ($73,625), and Justice, public order, & safety activities ($62,820).

Males in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,143. The income inequality in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.366, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,041

Women

49%

23,936

Men

51%

The workforce of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH in 2020 was 46,977 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

45.1k

2021 Value

−3.93%

1 Year decline

± −3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −3.93%, from 47k employees to 45.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,545 people), Cashiers (1,206 people), and Cooks (1,136 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.1k

2021 Value

−3.93%

1 Year decline

± −3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −3.93%, from 47k employees to 45.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,014 people), Construction (2,586 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,055

Median earning men ± $1,268

$26,993

Median earning women ± $1,477

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,186), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,917), and Construction ($47,744).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,450), Information ($38,854), and Wholesale Trade ($37,419).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH awarded 4,398 degrees. The student population of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,394 male students and 7,514 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are White (3,282 and 78.9%), followed by Black or African American (370 and 8.89%), Two or More Races (187 and 4.49%), and Asian (118 and 2.84%).

The largest universities in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Akron Main Campus (4,248 and 96.6%) and Herzing University-Akron (150 and 3.41%).

The most popular majors in Summit County (Central)--Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (340 and 7.73%), Mechanical Engineering (215 and 4.89%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 and 3.43%).

The median tuition costs in Summit County (Central)--Akron City (East) PUMA, OH are $13,320 for private four year colleges, and $9,595 and $9,595 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,908 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,908 students enrolled in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,766 records, of which 49.1% were women and 50.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
235 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
181 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
115 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Summit County (Central)--Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 235 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Summit County (Central)--Akron City (East) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Akron Main Campus
4,248 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Akron
150 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Akron Main Campus with 4,248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,157 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH, which is 0.963 times less than the 2,241 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,282 degrees mean that there were 8.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 370 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.51% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28k), Some college (22.3k), and Secondary Education (12.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was $81,800 in 2021, which is 0.334 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $78,100 to $81,800, a 4.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH is 50.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH is $41,526. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$81,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,724

$21,374

Median Property Taxes

±$1,109

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron City (East) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.6%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.6% of the housing units in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,526

Median Household Income

± $1,667

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,677

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH grew to $41,526 from the previous year's value of $40,092.

The following chart displays the households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.366

2021 Wage GINI in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH

0.373

2020 Wage GINI in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was 0.366 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Akron City (East) PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH (23.4k out of 97.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Akron City (East) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 33.5% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 9.6% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.03%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

33.5%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

9.6%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH declined by 7.37% from 9.74% to 9.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Akron City (East) PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.