Akron, OH Employment

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16%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
27%
Household income NAT. AVG.
19%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,958$27,800$29,829
Median household income$40,281$50,674$55,322
Median income owner occupied$55,399$65,077$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,387$28,832$35,192
Median earnings male$31,501$36,579$36,919
Median earnings female$23,715$24,862$26,250
Unemployment rate5.5%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level23.0%15.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Akron is 16% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Akron is 27% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Akron is 19% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Akron is 52% higher than the national average

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      $26,851 $40,281 $80,562
      City
      $33,779 $50,674 $101,348
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Akron median earnings by income bracket

      Akron employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.1%9.1%
      Manufacturing sector20.0%20.0%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services16.8%16.8%
      Public administration3.4%3.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.9%7.9%
      Education, health & social services11.0%11.0%
      Other27.6%27.6%

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      Source: The Akron, OH employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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