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Compare Akron to Wooster

This post compares Akron, Ohio to Wooster, 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) Wooster (city)
Population 198,252 26,723
Income (median) $36,023 $41,367
Home Value (median) $80,100 $131,600
White 60% 90%
Black 30% 3%
Asian 3% 3%
With Kids 26% 23%
Age (median) 36 36
Rentals 49% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Akron or Wooster?
A: Akron has a much larger population count than Wooster: 198252 compared with 26723 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Akron or Wooster?
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 43% for Wooster.

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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