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Compare Akron to Newark

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Newark, 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) Newark (city)
Population 198,252 48,640
Income (median) $36,023 $36,742
Home Value (median) $80,100 $116,300
White 60% 92%
Black 30% 2%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 26% 31%
Age (median) 36 36
Rentals 49% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Newark?
A: Akron has a much larger population count than Newark: 198252 compared with 48640 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Newark?
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 45% for Newark.

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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