Barberton, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Barberton, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,885 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2477.1 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.52% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,988 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Barberton declined by 7.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,885 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Barberton is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.2% of residents. That is 0.6 points below Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,628 20.2% -0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,478 19.6% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,615 20.2% on par
- Boomers 61–79 4,295 18.8% +0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.0% of the people living in Barberton and men 47.0%.
- Women 53.0% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 47.0% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Barberton has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,487 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.88% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Barberton is about 25% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $202,222 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $845 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.6% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Barberton is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $845 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Barberton spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.9 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,280 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,640 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,118 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Barberton is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Barberton has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Barberton has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Barberton | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.1% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.3% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barberton, Ohio.
What is the population of Barberton, Ohio?
About 22,885 people live in Barberton, Ohio, in 9,988 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 38.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Barberton, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Barberton, Ohio has 2,477 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 29 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Barberton, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($202,222 against $53,487), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $845 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Barberton, Ohio?
Unemployment in Barberton, Ohio is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Barberton, Ohio have a college degree?
16.5% of adults in Barberton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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