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Dayton, OH vs Akron, OH

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- Akron is 0% more densely populated than Dayton.
- People are 26.5% more likely to be married in Akron.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years older in Akron.
 Dayton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock191,483329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
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 Population - 2010142,295  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock217,074285,036,114
 Population - 1990182,044  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,091.893.4
 Land Area55.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dayton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Dayton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 White50.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock29.9%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dayton, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Married Population28.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.2%50.2%
 Never Married50.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.232.60
 Households56,572  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock43,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households28,438  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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