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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The 44303 zip code area in Akron, Ohio, is classified as a "White Majority" community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The white population comprises 78% of the area, exceeding the threshold for a racial majority. In 2022, the median income for this zip code was $67,821, with a population of 6,504 residing in an area of 2.16 square miles.
The 44303 zip code has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area with "Low Diversity" over the past decade. The white population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 78% and 83% from 2013 to 2022. Minor shifts in other racial groups have occurred: the Black population decreased slightly from 15% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, the Asian population increased marginally from 3% to 4%, the Hispanic population grew from less than 1% to 2%, and the population of two or more races remained stable at around 2-3%.
The median income in the zip code has fluctuated over the past decade. In 2013, it was $58,797. It increased to $69,620 in 2017, peaked at $76,785 in 2019, and then decreased to $67,821 in 2022. Despite the recent decline, the overall trend shows an increase in median income over the decade. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between 6,158 (2014) and 6,623 (2020). The current population of 6,504 in 2022 suggests a slight growth trend in recent years.
The zip code's demographic composition differs significantly from national averages, where the white population is typically around 60-65%. The median income of $67,821 in 2022 is likely above the national average, which was around $70,784 in 2021. The slight increase in Hispanic and Asian populations, albeit small, aligns with broader national trends of growing diversity in many communities.
The 44303 zip code in Akron, Ohio, remains a predominantly white area with low diversity. Subtle demographic shifts and economic fluctuations over the past decade suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity and economic growth. These changes, though modest, may indicate the beginning of a longer-term transition in the community's composition and character. Continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understand the area's future demographic and economic trajectory.