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Compare Akron to Lorain

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Lorain, 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) Lorain (city)
Population 198,252 63,731
Income (median) $36,023 $35,474
Home Value (median) $80,100 $84,300
White 60% 72%
Black 30% 16%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 26% 33%
Age (median) 36 37
Rentals 49% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Lorain?
A: Akron has a larger population count than Lorain: 198252 compared with 63731 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Lorain?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced 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 43% for Lorain.

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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