Akron, OH Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Akron, Ohio had a population of 190,469 in 2020. It was 54.0% White, 31.1% Black, 5.3% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Akron, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Akron's White Population

102,825 residents of Akron identify as White, or 54.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Akron considerably less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #1213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Akron is less White than neighboring Portage Lakes (88.8% White), Cuyahoga Falls (83.4% White), Sawyerwood (90.7% White), Silver Lake (91.8% White), and Tallmadge (86.3% White).

Akron's Black Population

59,286 residents of Akron identify as Black, or 31.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Akron larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Portage Lakes (3.1% Black), Cuyahoga Falls (4.7% Black), Sawyerwood (1.7% Black), Silver Lake (1.2% Black), and Tallmadge (4.6% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

10,042 residents of Akron identify as Asian, or 5.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Asian than neighboring Portage Lakes (1% Asian), Cuyahoga Falls (5% Asian), Sawyerwood (0.9% Asian), Silver Lake (1.9% Asian), and Tallmadge (2.9% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

6,196 residents of Akron identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #337 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Portage Lakes (1.6% Hispanic), Cuyahoga Falls (2.2% Hispanic), Sawyerwood (1.6% Hispanic), Silver Lake (1.9% Hispanic), and Tallmadge (1.6% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

1,446 residents of Akron identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #211 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portage Lakes (0.7% Native American/Other), Cuyahoga Falls (0.6% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), and Tallmadge (0.3% Native American/Other). Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sawyerwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

10,674 residents of Akron identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Akron is ranked #167 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Portage Lakes (4.7% Multiracial), Cuyahoga Falls (4.3% Multiracial), Sawyerwood (4.3% Multiracial), Silver Lake (2.7% Multiracial), and Tallmadge (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.