Statistic West Akron Akron Ohio
Population 15,361 197,375 11,689,100
Population density (sq mi) 2,302 3,187 288
Median age 46.4 36.5 39.3
Male/Female ratio 0.8:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 41% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 42% 42% 42%
Speak English n/a 92% 93%
Speak Spanish n/a 2% 2%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in West Akron is 28% lower than Akron
  • The median age in West Akron is 27% higher than Akron
  • In West Akron 26.09% of the population is White
  • In West Akron 67.69% of the population is Black
  • In West Akron 0.32% of the population is Asian

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      West Akron racial demographics

      Race West Akron Akron Ohio
      White 26.09% 59.08% 82.16%
      Black 67.69% 29.86% 12.27%
      Asian 0.32% 4.67% 1.94%
      American Indian 0.36% 0.22% 0.19%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.01% 0.03%
      Mixed race 5.41% 5.34% 2.57%
      Other race 0.14% 0.83% 0.85%
      In West Akron, 3.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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