This was 7.7 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 197,375.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Akron for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 16,874 | 12.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 38,796 | 29.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 5,523 | 4.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 9,500 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 22,315 | 16.8 |
Associate's degree | 11,158 | 8.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 18,328 | 13.8 |
Master's degree | 7,405 | 5.6 |
Professional school degree | 1,931 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 949 | 0.7 |