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Compare Akron to Cleveland

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Cleveland, 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) Cleveland (city)
Population 198,252 388,812
Income (median) $36,023 $35,650
Home Value (median) $80,100 $67,600
White 60% 39%
Black 30% 50%
Asian 3% 2%
With Kids 26% 27%
Age (median) 36 35
Rentals 49% 58%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Cleveland?
A: Akron has a smaller population count than Cleveland: 198252 compared with 388812 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Cleveland?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Akron.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cleveland does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 49% for Akron versus 58% for Cleveland.

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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