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Compare Akron to Athens

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Athens, Ohio across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Akron (city) Athens (city)
Population 198,252 24,486
Income (median) $36,023 $43,694
Home Value (median) $80,100 $177,100
White 60% 83%
Black 30% 4%
Asian 3% 6%
With Kids 26% 15%
Age (median) 36 21
Rentals 49% 71%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Athens?
A: Akron has a much larger population count than Athens: 198252 compared with 24486 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Akron or in Athens?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Akron.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Athens?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Akron.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Athens does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Akron versus 71% for Athens.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Akron may include: Toledo, Dayton, and Canton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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