Barberton is a city located in Summit County Ohio. Barberton has a 2024 population of 24,371. Barberton is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,137 in 2020.
The average household income in Barberton is $69,916 with a poverty rate of 16.87%. The median age in Barberton is 39.5 years: 38.1 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barberton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,994 | 84.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,390 | 9.57% |
| Two or more races | 1,459 | 5.84% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,945 | 2.25 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 4,850 | 1.17 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 3,717 | 2.99 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 1,892 | 3.27 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 486 | 3.45 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,588 | 8.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,415 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,369 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 812 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 7,292 | 40.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 372 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 3,966 | 22.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,902 | 14,250 | 2,972 |
| Black | 1,323 | 1,073 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 529 | 495 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 57 | 15 |
| Asian | 35 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,349 | $63,359 | $40,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,038 | $87,727 | $61,900 |
| High School Graduate | $32,889 | $40,677 | $27,881 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,811 | $25,107 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $35,967 | $45,725 | $29,620 |
| Some College | $36,400 | $44,807 | $28,863 |
$35,967
Average Earnings
$45,725
Average Male
$29,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Barberton residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,730 | 2,953 | 14.25% |
| Black | 2,347 | 967 | 41.2% |
| Multiple | 1,459 | 246 | 16.86% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 25 | 10% |
16.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.77%
Male Poverty Rate
16.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barberton is Black, with 41.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barberton is Hispanic, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.58% |
| High School | 19.11% |
| Some College | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.81% |
| Female Employed | 12.19% |
| Male Employed | 3.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,663 | $78,183 |
| Households | $48,943 | $69,916 |
| Married Families | $76,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,336 | $57,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,598
Number of Veterans
1,516
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 477 |
| Second Gulf War | 369 |
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 483 |
| 75+ | 370 |
| 65 to 74 | 281 |
| 35 to 54 | 265 |
| 18 to 34 | 199 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,325 | 7.8% |
| Black | 230 | 15.71% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 6.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.21%
Born in Barberton
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
98.79% of Barberton residents were born in the United States, with 85.21% having been born in Ohio. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,415 | -191 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 23,606 | -191 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 23,797 | -192 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 23,989 | -191 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 24,180 | -191 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 24,371 | -192 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 24,563 | -257 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 24,820 | -188 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 25,008 | -129 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 25,137 | -813 | -3.13% |
| 2019 | 25,950 | -86 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 26,036 | -76 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 26,112 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 26,155 | -93 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 26,248 | -82 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 26,330 | -19 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 26,349 | 34 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 26,315 | -92 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 26,407 | -108 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 26,515 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,899 | 276 | 1% |
| 1990 | 27,623 | -2,128 | -7.15% |
| 1980 | 29,751 | -3,301 | -9.99% |
| 1970 | 33,052 | -753 | -2.23% |
| 1960 | 33,805 | 5,985 | 21.51% |
| 1950 | 27,820 | 3,792 | 15.78% |
| 1940 | 24,028 | 94 | 0.39% |
| 1930 | 23,934 | 5,123 | 27.23% |
| 1920 | 18,811 | 9,401 | 99.9% |
| 1910 | 9,410 | 5,056 | 116.12% |
| 1900 | 4,354 | -19,061 | -81.41% |