Akron Summit County, Ohio
Akron: County seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States
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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 196 years ago in 1824.
Geography
Akron is located at 41°4'53"N 81°31'8"W (41.0814400, -81.5190100).
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Weather
Akron forecast: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%. more
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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 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 08:33:10 (23rd October 2021) |
| Density : | 1,213 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 58℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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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 |
Local Places in Akron
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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, you can see a list of people who born in Akron.
- 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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- Akron , Iowa city in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,454 people.
- Akron , Indiana town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,103 people.
- Akron , Illinois city in United States of America with a population of 1,023 people.
- Akron , Michigan village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States with a population of 373 people.
- Akron , Alabama town in Hale County, Alabama, United States with a population of 327 people.
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