Akron Summit County, Ohio
Akron: County seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States
About
Akron is a city located in the county of Summit in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 199,110 and a population density of 1,233 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 195,994 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1824.
Akron Quick Facts
| Population : | 195,994 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Summit County |
| Head of government : | mayor |
| Postal code : | 44301–44399 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 330 - 234 |
| Area : | 161.54 km2 |
| Official name : | Akron |
| Altitude : | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital city : | Akron is capital of Summit County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1825 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 18:44:39 (24th May 2022) |
| Density : | 1,213 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Akron is located at 41°4'53"N 81°31'8"W (41.0814400, -81.5190100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Akron decreased by 1.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 199,110 | - | census |
| 2011 | 199,112 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 198,969 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 198,972 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 199,008 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 198,588 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 198,068 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 198,085 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 197,884 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 197,597 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 195,994 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Akron
1 Akron Zoo
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2 Portage Lakes State Park
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3 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
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4 Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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5 F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
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Where ot Eat in Akron
1 Swensons Drive-In
658 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH 44310, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1200 S Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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4 Chipotle Mexican Grill
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5 Church's Chicken
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Other Places in Akron
1 Akron City Hall
166 S High St, Akron, OH 44308 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Akron (200)
People born in Akron, including chemist Richard Smalley, cornerback in the National Football League Dave Brown, philosopher and logician Willard Van Orman Quine, .
List
- Melina Kanakaredes (American actress) she was born in 23/04/1967
- Chrissie Hynde (Rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders) she was born in 07/09/1951
- Susan George (American political scientist) she was born in 29/06/1934
- Elizabeth Franz (American actress) she was born in 18/06/1941
- Cheryl Crawford (American theatre director and producer (1902-1986)) she was born in 24/09/1902
- Brad Warner (American musician and Buddhist priest) he was born in 05/03/1964
- Tim "Ripper" Owens (American heavy metal singer) he was born in 13/09/1967
- Stephen Curry (American basketball player) he was born in 14/03/1988
- Carroll Nye (actor (1901-1974)) he was born in 04/10/1901
- Don Craig Wiley (American immunologist) he was born in 21/10/1944
- Frank Seiberling (American inventor and businessman) he was born in 06/10/1859
- Neal Smith (American rock drummer) he was born in 23/09/1947
- Lola Albright (American actress and singer) she was born in 20/07/1924
- James Ingram (American singer–songwriter and record producer) he was born in 16/02/1952
- Angie Everhart (American actress and model) she was born in 07/09/1969
- Rita Dove (American poet and author) she was born in 28/08/1952
- Sydne Rome (American-Italian actress) she was born in 17/03/1951
- Butch Reynolds (American 400 meters sprinter, Olympian and world record breaker) he was born in 08/06/1964
Schools in Akron
College & universities near Akron, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200800 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron (OH) | 44325-4702 |
| 200785 | Herzing University-Akron | Akron (OH) | 44306-3931 |
| 202888 | Gerbers Akron Beauty School | Akron (OH) | 44313 |
| 487302 | Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls (OH) | 44221 |
| 475699 | Bryant & Stratton College-Akron | Copley (OH) | 44321-2798 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Akron, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Akron
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Post Office | Akron (OH) | 44309 |
| Five Poin Post Office | Akron (OH) | 44302 |
| North Hill Post Office | Akron (OH) | 44310 |
| South Arlington Post Office | Akron (OH) | 44306 |
| Firestone Park Post Office | Akron (OH) | 44319 |
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Other cities in Summit County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Summit County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls | 49,005 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Stow | 34,714 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Barberton | 25,815 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Green | 25,678 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Hudson | 22,179 | City in Ohio |
| Tallmadge | 17,259 | City in Ohio |
| Copley | 17,237 | Township of Ohio |
| New Franklin | 14,275 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Macedonia | 11,686 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Sagamore Hills | 10,898 | Township in Summit County, Ohio |
| Bath | 9,610 | Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States |
| Fairlawn | 7,516 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Portage Lakes | 6,968 | Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio |
| Northfield Center | 5,846 | Township in Summit County, Ohio |
| Munroe Falls | 5,054 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Reminderville | 4,643 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Akron distances to largest Ohio cities
