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Compare Kent to Akron

This post compares Kent, 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 Kent (city) Akron (city)
Population 29,771 198,252
Income (median) $38,808 $36,023
Home Value (median) $141,300 $80,100
White 78% 60%
Black 10% 30%
Asian 6% 3%
With Kids 25% 26%
Age (median) 23 36
Rentals 62% 49%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Kent or Akron?
A: Kent has a much smaller population count than Akron: 29771 compared with 198252 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Kent does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 62% for Kent versus 49% for Akron.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Kent may include: Bowling-Green, Athens, and Fairborn.

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

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