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Compare Akron to Dayton

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Dayton, 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) Dayton (city)
Population 198,252 140,939
Income (median) $36,023 $34,452
Home Value (median) $80,100 $66,500
White 60% 55%
Black 30% 39%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 26% 27%
Age (median) 36 33
Rentals 49% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Dayton?
A: Akron has a larger population count than Dayton: 198252 compared with 140939 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Dayton does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 49% for Akron versus 52% for Dayton.

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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