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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 197,597 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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Akron Quick Facts
| Population : | 197,597 (2019) |
| 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 : | 18:50:57 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 1,223 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -0.77% (2010-2019) |
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Akron decreased by 0.77% in 9 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 |
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)
- Chrissie Hynde (Rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders)
- Susan George (American political scientist)
- Elizabeth Franz (American actress)
- Cheryl Crawford (American theatre director and producer (1902-1986))
- Brad Warner (American musician and Buddhist priest)
- Tim "Ripper" Owens (American heavy metal singer)
- Stephen Curry (American basketball player)
- Carroll Nye (actor (1901-1974))
- Don Craig Wiley (American immunologist)
- Frank Seiberling (American inventor and businessman)
- Neal Smith (American rock drummer)
- Lola Albright (American actress and singer)
- James Ingram (American singer–songwriter and record producer)
- Angie Everhart (American actress and model)
- Rita Dove (American poet and author)
- Sydne Rome (American-Italian actress)
- Butch Reynolds (American 400 meters sprinter, Olympian and world record breaker)
Schools
College & universities near Akron
| 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
| 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 |
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- Akron, Pennsylvania borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Akron, New York city in Erie County, New York, United States of America
- Akron, Colorado town in Colorado
- Akron, Iowa city in Plymouth County, South Dakota, United States
- Akron, Indiana town in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
- Akron, Illinois city in United States of America
- Akron, Michigan village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
- Akron, Alabama town in Hale County, Alabama, United States
Other cities in Summit County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Summit County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls | 49,106 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Stow | 34,785 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Barberton | 25,953 | City in Ohio, USA |
| Hudson | 22,237 | City in Ohio |
| Copley | 17,280 | Township of Ohio |
| Tallmadge | 17,232 | City in Ohio |
| New Franklin | 14,275 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Norton | 12,036 | |
| Green | 12,031 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Macedonia | 11,686 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States |
| Sagamore Hills | 10,916 | Township in Summit County, Ohio |
| Bath | 9,637 | Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States |
| Fairlawn | 7,514 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Portage Lakes | 6,968 | Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio |
| Northfield Center | 5,863 | Township in Summit County, Ohio |
| Munroe Falls | 5,063 | City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Akron distances to largest Ohio cities