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Compare Dayton to Akron

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Dayton may include: Akron, Canton, and Youngstown.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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