Summit County, OH

Summit County Overview

539,361
TOTAL POPULATION
263,300
MALE POPULATION
276,061
FEMALE POPULATION
95.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,786
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,685
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,360
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,636
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
285,747
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Summit County Area Codes

Race in Summit County

The most populous races in Summit County are White / Caucasian (409,561 | 75.9%), Black / African American (75,371 | 14.0%), and Two or more Races (28,648 | 5.3%).
Race in Summit County
Race# Population% Population
Asian21,1623.9%
Black / African American75,37114.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific420.0%
Hispanic or Latino13,1652.4%
Native / Alaskan6820.1%
White / Caucasian409,56175.9%
Two or more Races28,6485.3%
Some other Race3,8950.7%
Total539,361100.0%

Ancestry in Summit County

The most populous ancestries reported in Summit County are German (110,238 | 20.4%), Irish (70,635 | 13.1%), English (52,110 | 9.7%), Italian (50,670 | 9.4%), and Polish (24,790 | 4.6%), together accounting for 57.2% of all Summit County residents.
Ancestry in Summit County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan380.0%
African4,2980.8%
Albanian2030.0%
Alsatian130.0%
American22,4904.2%
Apache2160.0%
Arab4,4970.8%
Argentinean1190.0%
Armenian2610.1%
Australian580.0%
Austrian2,0360.4%
Bahamian220.0%
Bangladeshi1110.0%
Basque110.0%
Belgian3040.1%
Belizean320.0%
Bhutanese6110.1%
Blackfeet6730.1%
Brazilian1660.0%
British3,6840.7%
British West Indian100.0%
Bulgarian1430.0%
Burmese1,2030.2%
Cajun120.0%
Cambodian290.0%
Canadian7150.1%
Carpatho Rusyn720.0%
Celtic650.0%
Central American1,4570.3%
Central American Indian1320.0%
Cherokee1,6130.3%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean2490.1%
Chippewa840.0%
Choctaw1070.0%
Colombian2610.1%
Colville40.0%
Comanche70.0%
Costa Rican1920.0%
Creek250.0%
Croatian2,3920.4%
Crow30.0%
Cuban2590.1%
Cypriot140.0%
Czech3,8150.7%
Czechoslovakian1,1320.2%
Danish8360.2%
Delaware690.0%
Dominican1610.0%
Dutch4,8260.9%
Eastern European2,3450.4%
Ecuadorian1490.0%
Egyptian2330.0%
English52,1109.7%
Estonian300.0%
Ethiopian590.0%
European7,9191.5%
Filipino980.0%
Finnish8320.2%
French9,3731.7%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian1,3190.2%
German110,23820.4%
German Russian110.0%
Ghanaian3910.1%
Greek3,9620.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro750.0%
Guatemalan3760.1%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian240.0%
Honduran3940.1%
Hopi10.0%
Hungarian14,3232.7%
Indian (Asian)3,9320.7%
Indonesian1,6820.3%
Iranian5300.1%
Iraqi1130.0%
Irish70,63513.1%
Iroquois1530.0%
Israeli2690.1%
Italian50,6709.4%
Jamaican7360.1%
Japanese870.0%
Jordanian780.0%
Kenyan790.0%
Korean1,9140.4%
Laotian10.0%
Latvian340.0%
Lebanese2,3740.4%
Liberian930.0%
Lithuanian1,0410.2%
Luxembourger400.0%
Macedonian5180.1%
Malaysian3380.1%
Maltese370.0%
Mexican5,3121.0%
Mexican American Indian1810.0%
Mongolian80.0%
Moroccan480.0%
Native Hawaiian1220.0%
Navajo980.0%
Nicaraguan340.0%
Nigerian6000.1%
Northern European3910.1%
Norwegian1,8650.4%
Okinawan1880.0%
Osage220.0%
Paiute120.0%
Pakistani2780.1%
Palestinian1090.0%
Panamanian1230.0%
Pennsylvania German9780.2%
Peruvian690.0%
Polish24,7904.6%
Portuguese9080.2%
Puerto Rican3,6110.7%
Romanian2,1270.4%
Russian4,8050.9%
Salvadoran3380.1%
Samoan220.0%
Scandinavian8710.2%
Scotch-Irish5,0010.9%
Scottish11,5482.1%
Seminole130.0%
Serbian2,9130.5%
Sioux910.0%
Slavic6390.1%
Slovak7,5141.4%
Slovene3,5120.6%
South African100.0%
South American9130.2%
Soviet Union130.0%
Spaniard5830.1%
Spanish4150.1%
Sri Lankan1,0610.2%
Subsaharan African6,7871.3%
Sudanese630.0%
Swedish4,2250.8%
Swiss3,0060.6%
Syrian2830.1%
Thai5,4511.0%
Tlingit-Haida80.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian20.0%
Turkish1090.0%
Ugandan90.0%
Ukrainian2,4880.5%
Uruguayan270.0%
Venezuelan390.0%
Vietnamese750.0%
Welsh5,7401.1%
West Indian2390.0%
Yugoslavian9640.2%
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Immigrants in Summit County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Summit County came from Asia (17,494 | 3.2%), South Central Asia (9,485 | 1.8%), Europe (5,399 | 1.0%), Latin America (3,776 | 0.7%), and Eastern Asia (3,329 | 0.6%), together accounting for 7.3% of all Summit County residents.
Immigrants in Summit County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan380.0%
Africa2,3590.4%
Albania1250.0%
Argentina1070.0%
Asia17,4943.2%
Australia420.0%
Austria1010.0%
Bahamas1230.0%
Bangladesh1660.0%
Belarus230.0%
Belgium120.0%
Belize320.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4490.1%
Brazil1610.0%
Bulgaria120.0%
Cabo Verde130.0%
Cambodia200.0%
Cameroon710.0%
Canada6880.1%
Caribbean6180.1%
Central America2,4890.5%
Chile1650.0%
China2,5790.5%
Colombia1400.0%
Congo5200.1%
Costa Rica1280.0%
Croatia1860.0%
Cuba530.0%
Czechoslovakia340.0%
Denmark280.0%
Dominican Republic410.0%
Eastern Africa3520.1%
Eastern Asia3,3290.6%
Eastern Europe3,2360.6%
Ecuador150.0%
Egypt1110.0%
El Salvador3250.1%
England3610.1%
Ethiopia520.0%
Europe5,3991.0%
France1120.0%
Germany4510.1%
Ghana3440.1%
Greece1210.0%
Guatemala1820.0%
Guyana200.0%
Honduras1560.0%
Hong Kong1200.0%
Hungary1560.0%
India2,8400.5%
Indonesia720.0%
Iran3370.1%
Iraq1140.0%
Ireland550.0%
Israel1130.0%
Italy2870.1%
Jamaica1920.0%
Japan1380.0%
Jordan580.0%
Kenya540.0%
Korea6120.1%
Kuwait100.0%
Laos2770.1%
Latin America3,7760.7%
Latvia60.0%
Lebanon1900.0%
Liberia780.0%
Malaysia210.0%
Mexico1,5600.3%
Middle Africa9240.2%
Moldova330.0%
Morocco30.0%
Nepal2,7810.5%
Netherlands1400.0%
Nicaragua470.0%
Nigeria3110.1%
North Macedonia410.0%
Northern Africa2470.1%
Northern Europe8400.2%
Oceania1060.0%
Pakistan890.0%
Panama590.0%
Peru170.0%
Philippines8220.2%
Poland2410.0%
Portugal260.0%
Romania4470.1%
Russia4580.1%
Saudi Arabia4870.1%
Scotland570.0%
Serbia4110.1%
Singapore560.0%
South Africa470.0%
South America6690.1%
South Central Asia9,4851.8%
South Eastern Asia3,3080.6%
Southern Europe4930.1%
Spain550.0%
Sri Lanka610.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines230.0%
Sudan70.0%
Sweden360.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Syria1360.0%
Taiwan1410.0%
Thailand5220.1%
Trinidad and Tobago690.0%
Turkey340.0%
Uganda90.0%
Ukraine3230.1%
Uruguay160.0%
Uzbekistan4890.1%
Venezuela280.0%
Vietnam6200.1%
Western Africa7460.1%
Western Asia1,3470.3%
Western Europe8300.2%
Yemen930.0%
Zaire3330.1%
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Sex and Age in Summit County

Sex and Age in Summit County

The most populous age groups in Summit County are 60 to 64 Years (18,631 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (20,435 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Summit County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,755 (5.6%)14,401 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years16,310 (6.2%)14,806 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years15,592 (5.9%)16,003 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years16,612 (6.3%)15,864 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years16,989 (6.5%)16,291 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years18,407 (7.0%)18,137 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years17,550 (6.7%)17,754 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years16,519 (6.3%)16,652 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years16,117 (6.1%)15,947 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years15,748 (6.0%)16,213 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years17,465 (6.6%)17,991 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years18,623 (7.1%)19,199 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years18,631 (7.1%)20,435 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years15,242 (5.8%)17,440 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years12,576 (4.8%)14,306 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years7,314 (2.8%)9,376 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years4,502 (1.7%)6,086 (2.2%)
85 Years and over4,348 (1.7%)9,160 (3.3%)
Total263,300 (100.0%)276,061 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Summit County

Median Family Size in Summit County

The median family size in Summit County is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (98,562 | 71.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,542 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Summit County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple98,562 (71.5%)3.00
Single Male/Father10,542 (7.6%)2.62
Single Female/Mother28,832 (20.9%)2.94
Total Families137,936 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Summit County

The median household size in Summit County is 2.32 persons per household, with single female/mother households (28,832 | 12.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.14 persons per household. non-family households (90,699 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Summit County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple98,562 (43.1%)3.02
Single Male/Father10,542 (4.6%)2.99
Single Female/Mother28,832 (12.6%)3.14
Non-family90,699 (39.7%)1.22
Total Households228,635 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Summit County

Out of a total of 228,635 households in Summit County, 137,936 (60.3%) are family households, while 90,699 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 66,648, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 74,112.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Summit County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-74,112 (32.4%)
2-Person Households66,648 (29.1%)14,703 (6.4%)
3-Person Households30,831 (13.5%)1,289 (0.6%)
4-Person Households25,120 (11.0%)392 (0.2%)
5-Person Households10,047 (4.4%)139 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3,397 (1.5%)44 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,893 (0.8%)20 (0.0%)
Total137,936 (60.3%)90,699 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Summit County

Fertility by Age in Summit County

Average fertility rate in Summit County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Summit County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years291 (4.8%)18.0
20 to 34 years4,467 (73.9%)86.0
35 to 50 years1,284 (21.2%)25.0
Total6,042 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Summit County

58.9% of women with births (6,042) in Summit County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Summit County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years13 (4.5%)278 (95.5%)
20 to 34 years2,528 (56.6%)1,939 (43.4%)
35 to 50 years1,019 (79.4%)265 (20.6%)
Total3,559 (58.9%)2,483 (41.1%)

Fertility by Education in Summit County

Average fertility rate in Summit County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Summit County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School589 (9.8%)34.0
High School Diploma1,369 (22.7%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree1,889 (31.3%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree1,229 (20.3%)47.0
Graduate Degree966 (16.0%)69.0
Total6,042 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Summit County

41.1% of women with births in Summit County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 76.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Summit County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School138 (23.4%)451 (76.6%)
High School Diploma579 (42.3%)790 (57.7%)
College or Associate's Degree916 (48.5%)973 (51.5%)
Bachelor's Degree988 (80.4%)241 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree939 (97.2%)27 (2.8%)
Total3,559 (58.9%)2,483 (41.1%)

Income in Summit County

Income Overview in Summit County

Per Capita Income in Summit County is $40,786, while median incomes of families and households are $89,685 and $68,360 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income539,361$40,786
Median Family Income137,936$89,685
Mean Family Income137,936$118,314
Median Household Income228,635$68,360
Mean Household Income228,635$94,626
Income Deficit137,936$10,636
Wage / Income Gap (%)539,36127.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)539,36172.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index539,3610.48

Earnings by Sex in Summit County

Average Earnings in Summit County are $40,927, $47,942 for men and $34,539 for women, a difference of 28.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Summit County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male153,670 (51.8%)$47,942
Female142,886 (48.2%)$34,539
Total296,556 (100.0%)$40,927

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Summit County

The most common earnings brackets in Summit County are $100,000+ for men (27,705 | 18.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (11,243 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Summit County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,828 (4.4%)7,757 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,796 (3.1%)6,434 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,322 (3.5%)6,484 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,527 (2.3%)4,771 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,555 (3.0%)5,641 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,627 (2.4%)4,803 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,703 (2.4%)4,549 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,288 (1.5%)3,664 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,768 (2.5%)4,751 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,725 (2.4%)4,763 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,764 (4.4%)9,937 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,618 (5.0%)8,830 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,184 (4.7%)8,510 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,409 (4.8%)8,479 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,117 (5.3%)7,195 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,475 (4.2%)5,553 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99911,924 (7.8%)10,616 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99910,104 (6.6%)7,752 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,231 (11.9%)11,243 (7.9%)
$100,000+27,705 (18.0%)11,154 (7.8%)
Total153,670 (100.0%)142,886 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Summit County

Average earnings in Summit County are $55,678 for men and $39,819 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,011, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,933. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,288, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,585.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Summit County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,933$21,585
High School Diploma$42,427$29,619
College or Associate's Degree$50,282$34,532
Bachelor's Degree$81,368$51,685
Graduate Degree$94,011$71,288
Total$55,678$39,819

Family Income in Summit County

Family Income Brackets in Summit County

According to the Summit County family income data, there are 27,449 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,897 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Summit County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,2763.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8972.1%
$15,000 to $24,9995,3803.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996,8975.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913,6569.9%
$50,000 to $74,99923,31116.9%
$75,000 to $99,99921,10415.3%
$100,000 to $149,99927,44919.9%
$150,000 to $199,99915,58711.3%
$200,000+17,10412.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Summit County

4-person families (23,440 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Summit County with $115,571 per family, while 2-person families (70,914 | 51.4%) have the highest median income of $39,681 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Summit County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families70,914 (51.4%)$79,362
3-Person Families29,734 (21.6%)$92,404
4-Person Families23,440 (17.0%)$115,571
5-Person Families9,259 (6.7%)$106,587
6-Person Families2,894 (2.1%)$110,500
7+ Person Families1,695 (1.2%)$96,964
Total137,936 (100.0%)$89,685

Family Income by Number of Earners in Summit County

The median family income in Summit County is $89,685, with families comprising 3+ earners (15,659) having the highest median family income of $143,892, while families with no earners (21,117) have the lowest median family income of $53,534, accounting for 11.4% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Summit County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21,117 (15.3%)$53,534
1 Earner44,001 (31.9%)$62,095
2 Earners57,159 (41.4%)$115,157
3+ Earners15,659 (11.4%)$143,892
Total137,936 (100.0%)$89,685

Household Income in Summit County

Household Income Brackets in Summit County

With 39,097 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Summit County, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 10,289 households (4.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Summit County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011,2034.9%
$10,000 to $14,99910,2894.5%
$15,000 to $24,99918,5198.1%
$25,000 to $34,99918,2918.0%
$35,000 to $49,99926,97911.8%
$50,000 to $74,99939,09717.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931,09413.6%
$100,000 to $149,99936,35315.9%
$150,000 to $199,99918,0627.9%
$200,000+18,9778.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Summit County

The median household income in Summit County is $68,360, with the highest median household income of $85,083 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 84,793 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,712, with 8,685 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Summit County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,685 (3.8%)$38,712
25 to 44 Years70,463 (30.8%)$75,519
45 to 64 Years84,793 (37.1%)$85,083
65+ Years64,694 (28.3%)$50,504
Total228,635 (100.0%)$68,360

Poverty in Summit County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Summit County

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 13.6% for females among the residents of Summit County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 765 males (22.2%) and 4,524 females (21.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Summit County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,741 (19.2%)2,909 (20.5%)
5 Years765 (22.2%)464 (14.8%)
6 to 11 Years3,359 (17.9%)3,352 (18.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,195 (12.8%)1,322 (14.3%)
15 Years455 (13.4%)398 (12.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,029 (15.2%)1,118 (16.7%)
18 to 24 Years3,843 (17.5%)4,524 (21.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,052 (8.6%)6,164 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,791 (8.6%)3,843 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,932 (8.9%)3,580 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,011 (10.9%)4,236 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,934 (7.0%)2,476 (7.9%)
75 Years and over770 (4.9%)2,576 (11.2%)
Total28,877 (11.2%)36,962 (13.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Summit County

According to the poverty statistics in Summit County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 92.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Summit County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,534 (80.8%)11,253 (79.5%)
5 Years2,677 (77.8%)2,680 (85.2%)
6 to 11 Years15,352 (82.1%)14,628 (81.4%)
12 to 14 Years8,156 (87.2%)7,896 (85.7%)
15 Years2,951 (86.6%)2,719 (87.2%)
16 and 17 Years5,742 (84.8%)5,571 (83.3%)
18 to 24 Years18,121 (82.5%)16,940 (78.9%)
25 to 34 Years32,380 (91.4%)29,638 (82.8%)
35 to 44 Years29,578 (91.4%)28,647 (88.2%)
45 to 54 Years30,020 (91.1%)30,513 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years32,705 (89.1%)35,090 (89.2%)
65 to 74 Years25,498 (92.9%)28,903 (92.1%)
75 Years and over14,990 (95.1%)20,394 (88.8%)
Total229,704 (88.8%)234,872 (86.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Summit County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Summit County show that 3.2% or 3,105 of the total 98,562 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.1%, comprising of 135 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 1,356 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Summit County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children59,934 (97.8%)1,356 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children28,662 (96.3%)1,091 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children6,356 (92.4%)523 (7.6%)
5 or more Children505 (78.9%)135 (21.1%)
Total95,457 (96.9%)3,105 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Summit County

According to the poverty data in Summit County, 14.0% or 1,480 single-father households and 25.7% or 7,422 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (21.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 156 households (63.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Summit County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children358 (8.3%)1,069 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children990 (17.9%)4,450 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children115 (18.5%)1,747 (53.9%)
5 or more Children17 (21.2%)156 (63.7%)
Total1,480 (14.0%)7,422 (25.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Summit County

The poverty data for Summit County shows that 3,105 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 8,902 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 135 households (21.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 173 household (53.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Summit County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,356 (2.2%)1,427 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children1,091 (3.7%)5,440 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children523 (7.6%)1,862 (48.2%)
5 or more Children135 (21.1%)173 (53.2%)
Total3,105 (3.2%)8,902 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Summit County

Employment by Class of Employer in Summit County

Among the 264,826 employed individuals in Summit County, private company employees (186,185 | 70.3%), not-for-profit organizations (27,206 | 10.3%), and local government employees (19,267 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Summit County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees186,18570.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,9653.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)12,0764.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations27,20610.3%
Local Government Employees19,2677.3%
State Government Employees6,4602.4%
Federal Government Employees4,3091.6%
Unpaid Family Workers3580.1%
Total264,826100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Summit County

According to the labor force statistics for Summit County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (440,967), 64.8% or 285,747 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 15,145 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.4% or 31,939 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.7% or 1,668 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Summit County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13,130 (50.6%)1,668 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Years26,557 (79.8%)1,832 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years31,939 (87.4%)2,140 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years30,573 (86.6%)1,682 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years55,841 (85.6%)2,792 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years56,361 (83.6%)2,536 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years28,858 (76.3%)837 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years24,104 (61.7%)844 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years15,963 (26.8%)639 (4.0%)
75 Years and over2,447 (6.0%)69 (2.8%)
Total285,747 (64.8%)15,145 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Summit County

According to labor force statistics for Summit County, 80.9% of individuals (227,643) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (281,388) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 10,927 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 91,566 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 1,441 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Summit County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,167 (58.7%)2,454 (12.9%)
High School Diploma56,792 (75.5%)4,739 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree68,116 (81.4%)4,435 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91,566 (88.5%)2,483 (2.4%)
Total227,643 (80.9%)13,507 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Summit County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Summit County are Management (29,856 | 11.1%), Community & Social Service (27,809 | 10.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (17,912 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (17,154 | 6.4%), and Business & Financial (16,870 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Summit County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Summit County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.5%), Health Technologists (74.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Summit County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17,565 (58.8%)12,291 (41.2%)
Business & Financial8,013 (47.5%)8,857 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13,021 (75.9%)4,133 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics6,389 (74.7%)2,166 (25.3%)
Architecture & Engineering5,139 (83.4%)1,021 (16.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,493 (61.2%)946 (38.8%)
Community & Social Service 9,377 (33.7%)18,432 (66.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1,452 (27.0%)3,926 (73.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,494 (52.7%)1,341 (47.3%)
Education Instruction & Library4,050 (26.8%)11,060 (73.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,381 (53.1%)2,105 (46.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,208 (23.5%)13,704 (76.5%)
Health Technologists3,278 (25.8%)9,452 (74.3%)
Total (Category)52,184 (47.6%)57,417 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Summit County are Food Preparation & Serving (17,135 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (9,312 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8,388 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (5,594 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (4,883 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Summit County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Summit County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.3%), Security & Protection (83.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.3%), Personal Care & Service (76.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Summit County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,179 (12.7%)8,133 (87.3%)
Security & Protection4,091 (83.8%)792 (16.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,183 (76.9%)655 (23.1%)
Law Enforcement1,908 (93.3%)137 (6.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,250 (42.3%)9,885 (57.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,274 (62.9%)3,114 (37.1%)
Personal Care & Service1,293 (23.1%)4,301 (76.9%)
Total (Category)19,087 (42.1%)26,225 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Summit County are Office & Administration (32,480 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (25,632 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Summit County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Summit County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,207 (51.5%)12,425 (48.5%)
Office & Administration8,195 (25.2%)24,285 (74.8%)
Total (Category)21,402 (36.8%)36,710 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Summit County are Construction & Extraction (9,399 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,286 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (159 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Summit County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Summit County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry103 (64.8%)56 (35.2%)
Construction & Extraction9,096 (96.8%)303 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,030 (96.9%)256 (3.1%)
Total (Category)17,229 (96.6%)615 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Summit County are Production (19,183 | 7.1%), Material Moving (11,720 | 4.3%), and Transportation (8,499 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Summit County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Summit County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production14,613 (76.2%)4,570 (23.8%)
Transportation7,100 (83.5%)1,399 (16.5%)
Material Moving8,638 (73.7%)3,082 (26.3%)
Total (Category)30,351 (77.0%)9,051 (23.0%)
Total (Overall)140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Summit County

Employment Industries in Summit County

The major employment industries in Summit County include Health Care & Social Assistance (42,794 | 15.8%), Manufacturing (39,666 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (30,843 | 11.4%), Educational Services (21,698 | 8.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (20,262 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Summit County

Employment Industries by Sex in Summit County

The Summit County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (86.5%), Construction (86.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.4%), Educational Services (67.5%), and Finance & Insurance (59.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Summit County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting441 (86.5%)69 (13.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction221 (85.0%)39 (15.0%)
Construction13,528 (86.2%)2,173 (13.8%)
Manufacturing29,479 (74.3%)10,187 (25.7%)
Wholesale Trade5,498 (69.0%)2,467 (31.0%)
Retail Trade16,185 (52.5%)14,658 (47.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,969 (70.1%)3,403 (29.9%)
Utilities2,265 (77.1%)671 (22.9%)
Information2,381 (58.4%)1,694 (41.6%)
Finance & Insurance5,692 (40.5%)8,350 (59.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,810 (46.6%)2,076 (53.4%)
Professional & Scientific9,554 (54.9%)7,839 (45.1%)
Enterprise Management209 (44.9%)257 (55.1%)
Administrative & Support6,016 (57.1%)4,529 (42.9%)
Educational Services7,048 (32.5%)14,650 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,793 (20.5%)34,001 (79.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,355 (53.7%)2,033 (46.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services9,156 (45.2%)11,106 (54.8%)
Public Administration5,662 (63.5%)3,257 (36.5%)
Total140,253 (51.9%)130,018 (48.1%)

Education in Summit County

School Enrollment in Summit County

The most common levels of schooling among the 120,038 students in Summit County are high school (26,128 | 21.8%), middle school (24,769 | 20.6%), and elementary school (24,263 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Summit County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,6816.4%
Kindergarten5,9635.0%
Elementary School24,26320.2%
Middle School24,76920.6%
High School26,12821.8%
College / Undergraduate23,82919.9%
Graduate / Professional7,4056.2%
Total120,038100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Summit County

Out of a total of 120,038 students who are enrolled in schools in Summit County, 20,887 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 99,151 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,748 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8,373 (91.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Summit County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,965 (51.9%)2,748 (48.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old23,411 (81.4%)5,337 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25,918 (84.6%)4,708 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,620 (85.5%)2,820 (14.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,373 (91.7%)756 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,169 (90.3%)1,194 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,293 (80.6%)1,516 (19.4%)
35 Years and over4,374 (70.4%)1,836 (29.6%)
Total99,151 (82.6%)20,887 (17.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Summit County

Business (30,787 | 21.6%), education (19,983 | 14.1%), science & technology (16,556 | 11.7%), engineering (10,461 | 7.4%), and arts & humanities (8,349 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 142,171 individuals in Summit County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Summit County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,3543.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,1875.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4,5323.2%
Psychology6,7994.8%
Social Sciences8,2485.8%
Engineering10,4617.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,2230.9%
Science & Technology16,55611.7%
Business30,78721.6%
Education19,98314.1%
Literature & Languages5,1343.6%
Liberal Arts & History5,4703.8%
Visual & Performing Arts5,8884.1%
Communications6,2004.4%
Arts & Humanities8,3495.9%
Total142,171100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Summit County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Summit County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Summit County are males with 2 vehicles (63,663, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (55,292, making up 50.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Summit County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,248 (3.1%)3,456 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle24,834 (18.1%)30,393 (24.1%)
2 Vehicles63,663 (46.3%)55,292 (43.8%)
3 Vehicles29,914 (21.8%)24,843 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles10,861 (7.9%)9,021 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles3,892 (2.8%)3,131 (2.5%)
Total137,412 (100.0%)126,136 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Summit County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Summit County are 15 to 19 minutes (41,739 commuters, 17.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (36,692 commuters, 15.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (36,532 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Summit County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,2582.2%
5 to 9 Minutes25,84510.9%
10 to 14 Minutes36,69215.5%
15 to 19 Minutes41,73917.7%
20 to 24 Minutes36,53215.5%
25 to 29 Minutes20,9548.9%
30 to 34 Minutes25,72510.9%
35 to 39 Minutes9,8294.2%
40 to 44 Minutes8,4123.6%
45 to 59 Minutes15,0096.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6,3222.7%
90 or more Minutes3,9361.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Summit County

The most common commute times in Summit County are 15 to 19 minutes (20,777 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (20,962 commuters, 18.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Summit County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,574 (2.1%)2,684 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes13,224 (10.6%)12,621 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes18,733 (15.0%)17,959 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes20,777 (16.7%)20,962 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes18,336 (14.7%)18,196 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,875 (8.7%)10,079 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,406 (11.6%)11,319 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,749 (4.6%)4,080 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,666 (3.7%)3,746 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,970 (7.2%)6,039 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,923 (3.1%)2,399 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,529 (2.0%)1,407 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Summit County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Summit County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,767, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (17,191, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Summit County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,090 (4.9%)3,054 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,952 (4.0%)2,081 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,659 (6.1%)3,557 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,095 (8.9%)7,500 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,794 (11.1%)11,047 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,767 (14.2%)16,131 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14,575 (11.7%)17,191 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,716 (10.2%)13,862 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,671 (4.5%)8,097 (7.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,491 (5.2%)6,836 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,817 (2.3%)3,836 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,783 (1.4%)1,658 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,315 (7.5%)7,317 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10,037 (8.0%)9,324 (8.4%)
Total124,762 (100.0%)111,491 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Summit County

Occupancy by Ownership in Summit County

Of the total 228,635 dwellings in Summit County, owner-occupied units account for 153,018 (66.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 75,617 (33.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Summit County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units153,01866.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units75,61733.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units228,635100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Summit County

Occupancy by Household Size in Summit County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74,11232.4%
2-Person Household81,35135.6%
3-Person Household32,12014.1%
4+ Person Household41,05218.0%
Total Housing Units228,635100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Summit County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Summit County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household41,183 (55.6%)32,929 (44.4%)
2-Person Household58,880 (72.4%)22,471 (27.6%)
3-Person Household22,277 (69.4%)9,843 (30.6%)
4+ Person Household30,678 (74.7%)10,374 (25.3%)
Total Housing Units153,018 (66.9%)75,617 (33.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Summit County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Summit County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,503 (44.1%)8,237 (55.9%)
High School Diploma37,822 (63.0%)22,201 (37.0%)
College/Associate Degree43,836 (61.2%)27,769 (38.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64,857 (78.8%)17,410 (21.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Summit County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Summit County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years43,75519.1%
35 to 44 Years35,39315.5%
45 to 54 Years38,29516.8%
55 to 64 Years46,49820.3%
65 to 74 Years37,55616.4%
75 to 84 Years18,0897.9%
85 Years and Over9,0494.0%
Total228,635100.0%

Housing Finances in Summit County

Median Income by Occupancy in Summit County

Median Income by Occupancy in Summit County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied153,018 (66.9%)$88,150
Renter-Occupied75,617 (33.1%)$38,815
Average228,635 (100.0%)$68,360

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Summit County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Summit County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,125 (1.4%)4,659 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,333 (0.9%)3,174 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,197 (2.1%)7,016 (9.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9994,145 (2.7%)5,264 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,166 (2.7%)4,831 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,746 (5.7%)9,544 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,906 (9.7%)12,049 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,693 (16.8%)13,296 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,202 (15.2%)7,837 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99930,896 (20.2%)5,451 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more34,609 (22.6%)2,496 (3.3%)
Total153,018 (100.0%)75,617 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Summit County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Summit County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,377 (2.9%)3,016 (4.0%)
$300 to $49918,119 (11.8%)4,002 (5.3%)
$500 to $79929,012 (19.0%)15,885 (21.0%)
$800 to $99919,140 (12.5%)16,609 (22.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49937,848 (24.7%)25,967 (34.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99920,767 (13.6%)4,164 (5.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49911,206 (7.3%)859 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,859 (3.8%)368 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more6,690 (4.4%)939 (1.2%)
Total153,018 (100.0%)75,617 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Summit County

Housing Structures in Summit County

Housing Structures in Summit County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached165,48672.4%
Single Unit, Attached12,8065.6%
2 Unit Apartments8,5503.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,0393.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,3264.1%
10 or more Apartments23,58610.3%
Mobile Home / Other1,8420.8%
Total228,635100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Summit County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Summit County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached138,975 (84.0%)26,511 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached8,629 (67.4%)4,177 (32.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,042 (12.2%)7,508 (87.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments690 (9.8%)6,349 (90.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,262 (13.5%)8,064 (86.5%)
10 or more Apartments915 (3.9%)22,671 (96.1%)
Mobile Home / Other1,505 (81.7%)337 (18.3%)
Total153,018 (66.9%)75,617 (33.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Summit County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Summit County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room210 (0.1%)1,826 (2.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,408 (0.9%)16,628 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms32,634 (21.3%)34,310 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms59,766 (39.1%)17,424 (23.0%)
8 or more Rooms59,000 (38.6%)5,429 (7.2%)
Total153,018 (100.0%)75,617 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Summit County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Summit County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas141,227 (92.3%)50,859 (67.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,538 (1.0%)1,817 (2.4%)
Electricity8,589 (5.6%)21,087 (27.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,009 (0.7%)189 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke42 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels534 (0.4%)645 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used79 (0.1%)1,020 (1.3%)
Total153,018 (100.0%)75,617 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Summit County

Household Vehicle Usage in Summit County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,366 (2.9%)13,403 (17.7%)
1 Vehicle43,565 (28.5%)38,672 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles68,520 (44.8%)17,873 (23.6%)
3 or more Vehicles36,567 (23.9%)5,669 (7.5%)
Total153,018 (100.0%)75,617 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Summit County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Summit County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units54,20498,814
Median Property Value$164,600$192,100
Median Household Income$66,289$25,753
Monthly Housing Costs$562$6,569
Real Estate Taxes$2,703$1,806

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Summit County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Summit County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,743 (8.7%)3,145 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99910,431 (19.2%)14,316 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99928,505 (52.6%)56,097 (56.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,787 (14.4%)19,239 (19.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,945 (3.6%)4,238 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999573 (1.1%)1,314 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more220 (0.4%)465 (0.5%)
Total54,204 (100.0%)98,814 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Summit County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Summit County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,953 (3.6%)3,465 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,461 (11.9%)1,505 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,162 (9.5%)5,047 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,830 (12.6%)3,584 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,805 (18.1%)8,076 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,222 (13.3%)15,888 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,915 (14.6%)15,980 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more8,856 (16.3%)22,981 (23.3%)
Total54,204 (100.0%)98,814 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Summit County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Summit County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22,989 (42.4%)99,042 (100.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x10,981 (20.3%)50,544 (51.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,790 (10.7%)23,971 (24.3%)
4.0x or more14,032 (25.9%)9,943 (10.1%)
Total54,204 (100.0%)98,814 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Summit County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Summit County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,697 (6.8%)346 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4998,423 (15.5%)3,988 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,49940,956 (75.6%)12,947 (13.1%)
Total54,204 (100.0%)98,814 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Summit County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summit County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summit County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years34,741 (96.9%)1,096 (3.1%)
6 to 18 Years80,086 (97.5%)2,024 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years41,374 (88.5%)5,366 (11.5%)
26 to 34 Years56,353 (88.4%)7,375 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years59,443 (91.8%)5,319 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years62,519 (93.3%)4,468 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years71,687 (94.3%)4,355 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years58,545 (99.6%)266 (0.4%)
75 Years and older38,584 (99.6%)146 (0.4%)
Total503,332 (94.3%)30,415 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Summit County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Summit County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born34,741 (96.9%)1,096 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen80,086 (97.5%)2,024 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,374 (88.5%)5,366 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Summit County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Summit County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00057,312 (90.8%)5,790 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99978,171 (91.2%)7,538 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99980,191 (92.0%)6,996 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99972,537 (94.7%)4,047 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over211,591 (97.3%)5,877 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summit County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summit County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615,014 (41.9%)21,243 (59.3%)
6 to 18 Years29,611 (36.1%)54,126 (65.9%)
19 to 25 Years10,193 (21.8%)32,765 (70.1%)
25 to 34 Years14,799 (23.2%)43,552 (68.3%)
35 to 44 Years13,486 (20.8%)48,653 (75.1%)
45 to 54 Years12,250 (18.3%)52,447 (78.3%)
55 to 64 Years16,698 (22.0%)58,406 (76.8%)
65 to 74 Years56,054 (95.3%)31,410 (53.4%)
75 Years and over38,099 (98.4%)23,716 (61.2%)
Total206,204 (38.6%)366,318 (68.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Summit County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Summit County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (0.5%)44 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years3,054 (7.3%)1,604 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years4,951 (8.5%)4,812 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years12,083 (11.9%)13,986 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,012 (21.9%)6,809 (21.7%)
75 Years and over6,863 (43.5%)11,096 (48.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Summit County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Summit County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years235 (0.6%)118 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years582 (1.0%)497 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,856 (2.8%)1,668 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,528 (9.2%)1,304 (4.2%)
75 Years and over3,327 (21.1%)4,256 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Summit County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (0.2%)44 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years255 (0.6%)227 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years776 (1.3%)491 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,319 (1.3%)2,112 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years682 (2.5%)1,081 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,326 (8.4%)1,834 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Summit County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,356 (5.6%)1,269 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,425 (5.9%)3,206 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,267 (4.2%)5,520 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,290 (4.7%)1,166 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,482 (9.4%)2,524 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Summit County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years314 (0.7%)129 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years657 (1.1%)856 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,185 (6.1%)8,149 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,420 (12.5%)4,535 (14.4%)
75 Years and over3,801 (24.1%)7,876 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Summit County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years489 (1.2%)354 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years671 (1.1%)542 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,141 (2.1%)2,015 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,213 (4.4%)1,140 (3.6%)
75 Years and over1,443 (9.2%)3,162 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Summit County

Computing Device Access in Summit County

Computing Device Access in Summit County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop178,15977.9%
Smartphone197,50786.4%
Tablet144,87763.4%
No Computing Device14,5846.4%
Total228,635100.0%

Internet Access in Summit County

Internet Access in Summit County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3380.2%
Broadband Home178,55078.1%
Cellular Data Only20,8289.1%
Satellite Internet11,9535.2%
No Internet23,92110.5%
Total228,635100.0%

Summit County Summary

Summit County, Ohio is located in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Portage County to the north, Medina County to the east, Stark County to the south, and Cuyahoga County to the west. The county seat is Akron, which is also the largest city in the county. Summit County has a population of 541,781, making it the fourth most populous county in Ohio.

History

Summit County was formed in 1840 from portions of Medina, Portage, and Stark Counties. It was named for the highest point in the area, which is now known as Mount Union. The county was originally home to the Iroquois and Delaware Native American tribes. The first settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The county was officially organized in 1842 and Akron was chosen as the county seat.
The county experienced rapid growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s due to the development of the rubber industry. Akron was the center of the rubber industry in the United States and was home to several major rubber companies, including Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire. The county also experienced a boom in population during this time, as many people moved to the area to work in the rubber factories.

Geography

Summit County covers an area of 437 square miles and is located in the northeastern part of Ohio. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The Cuyahoga River runs through the county, and there are several lakes and reservoirs in the area. The highest point in the county is Mount Union, which is 1,077 feet above sea level.
The climate in Summit County is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

Summit County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, education, and service industries. The largest employers in the county are Akron General Medical Center, Summa Health System, and the University of Akron. Other major employers include Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, FirstEnergy, and the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study.
The county also has a strong agricultural sector, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the main crops. Livestock production is also important, with dairy and beef cattle being the main animals raised.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Summit County had a population of 541,781. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $48,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income was $25,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Summit County is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Akron, Kent State University, and the University of Mount Union. The county also has a strong cultural scene, with several museums, theaters, and other attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Summit County?
Total Population of Summit County is 539,361.
What is the Total Male Population of Summit County?
Total Male Population of Summit County is 263,300.
What is the Total Female Population of Summit County?
Total Female Population of Summit County is 276,061.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Summit County?
There are 95.38 Males per 100 Females in Summit County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Summit County?
There are 104.85 Females per 100 Males in Summit County.
What is the Median Population Age in Summit County?
Median Population Age in Summit County is 41.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Summit County
Average Family Size in Summit County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Summit County
Average Household Size in Summit County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Summit County?
Per Capita income in Summit County is $40,786.
What is the Median Family Income in Summit County?
Median Family Income in Summit County is $89,685.
What is the Median Household income in Summit County?
Median Household Income in Summit County is $68,360.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Summit County?
Income or Wage Gap in Summit County is 28.0%.
Women in Summit County earn 72.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Summit County?
Family Income Deficit in Summit County is $10,636.
Families that are below poverty line in Summit County earn $10,636 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Summit County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Summit County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Summit County?
There are 285,747 People in the Labor Forcein in Summit County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Summit County?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Summit County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Summit County?
Unemployment Rate in Summit County is 5.3%.