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Compare Akron to Lancaster

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Lancaster, 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) Lancaster (city)
Population 198,252 39,732
Income (median) $36,023 $37,883
Home Value (median) $80,100 $118,100
White 60% 94%
Black 30% 1%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 26% 29%
Age (median) 36 39
Rentals 49% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Lancaster?
A: Akron has a much larger population count than Lancaster: 198252 compared with 39732 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Akron does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 49% for Akron versus 47% for Lancaster.

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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