Summit County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Summit County, Ohio has a population of 537,864, the 4th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $71,622 and the median home value is $208,700. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Summit County Quick Facts
How Summit County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 538,087 | 537,864 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $71,016 | $71,622 | +0.9% |
| Median home value | $195,700 | $208,700 | +6.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Summit County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 189,247 | $48,076 | 23.3% | $122,000 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 50,909 | $72,705 | 10.5% | $183,300 |
| Stow | 34,240 | $93,727 | 5.2% | $248,000 |
| Green | 27,393 | $95,047 | 7.1% | $280,200 |
| Barberton | 24,844 | $52,267 | 15.6% | $135,200 |
| Hudson | 23,039 | $171,427 | 3.7% | $466,500 |
| Twinsburg | 19,410 | $99,144 | 4.2% | $318,800 |
| Tallmadge | 18,335 | $89,410 | 5.0% | $232,500 |
| New Franklin | 13,843 | $90,244 | 6.1% | $214,300 |
| Macedonia | 12,152 | $101,285 | 4.1% | $308,500 |
| Norton | 11,524 | $90,464 | 6.1% | $200,800 |
| Fairlawn | 7,711 | $97,055 | 4.1% | $284,600 |
| Portage Lakes | 5,913 | $64,375 | 11.9% | $167,000 |
| Montrose-Ghent | 5,903 | $180,250 | 4.5% | $545,500 |
| Reminderville | 5,387 | $106,905 | 8.5% | $333,000 |
| Munroe Falls | 5,000 | $81,214 | 7.3% | $250,800 |
| Mogadore | 3,806 | $82,557 | 8.6% | $181,900 |
| Richfield | 3,721 | $82,560 | 4.4% | $333,900 |
| Northfield | 3,543 | $70,917 | 12.4% | $166,700 |
| Lakemore | 2,914 | $59,758 | 7.2% | $158,400 |
| Silver Lake | 2,515 | $139,934 | 2.9% | $319,400 |
| Boston Heights | 1,381 | $121,250 | 4.1% | $431,800 |
| Sawyerwood | 1,241 | $51,731 | 12.1% | $134,000 |
| Clinton | 1,216 | $76,689 | 5.6% | $185,000 |
| Twinsburg Heights | 1,144 | N/A | 28.1% | $158,300 |
| Pigeon Creek | 829 | $162,917 | 16.5% | $368,700 |
| Peninsula | 576 | $117,708 | 4.7% | $432,700 |
Explore Ohio Rankings
Population Overview
Summit County is located in Ohio with a total population of 537,864. It is the 4th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 27 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Summit County is 41.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Summit County is $71,622. This is about the same as the state median of $71,389. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $208,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Summit County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Summit County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.3% vs 2.5%).
Education
35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Summit County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Summit County, Ohio?
Summit County has a population of 537,864, making it the 4th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Summit County?
The median household income in Summit County is $71,622 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.
How many cities are in Summit County, Ohio?
Summit County contains 27 Census-designated places.