Akron city, Ohio
Akron city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Akron city is a geographic entity located in Summit County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 189,691. The land area covers 61.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 189,691 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 84,734 | ±1,160 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 93,741 | ±1,066 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 84,734 | ±1,160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,007 | ±809 |
| Median Home Value | $122,000 | ±$3,166 |
| Median Gross Rent | $955 | ±$16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,076 | ±$1,702 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,457 | ±$773 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 43,168 | ±2,881 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 88,882 | ±1,706 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 189,664 (2024)
ID: 209096
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
166 S HIGH ST, RM 200, AKRON OH 44308-1628
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GUS Population: 538,370 (2024)
ID: 132383
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE
175 S MAIN ST, FL 8, AKRON OH 44308-1348
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Akron | 03-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 09-12 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | KG-08 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 06-08 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | PK-05 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | 03-05 | Akron, OH | |
| Regular School Akron | KG-05 | Akron, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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Childrens | City address association | 1 PERKINS SQUARE, AKRON, OH, 44308 |
(330) 543-8290
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University of Akron Main Campus
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College | 0.6 mi away | 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH, 44325-2102 |
3309727111
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AKRON-SUMMIT CNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 60 S. HIGH ST, AKRON, OH, 44326 |
(330) 643-9000
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AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1 AKRON GENERAL AVENUE, AKRON, OH, 44307 |
(330) 344-6000
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Gerbers Akron Beauty School
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College Vocational | 3.7 mi away | 1915 West Market ST. Suite 800, Akron, OH, 44313 |
3308676200
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AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BS2
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 60 S. HIGH ST, AKRON, OH, 44326 |
(330) 643-9055
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CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 444 NORTH MAIN STREET, AKRON, OH, 44310 |
(330) 670-4152
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Herzing University-Akron
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College | 3.9 mi away | 1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100, Akron, OH, 44306-3931 |
3307241600
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AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BS3
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 60 S. HIGH ST, AKRON, OH, 44326 |
(330) 643-9055
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SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM
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Hospital | City address association | 525 EAST MARKET STREET, AKRON, OH, 44309 |
(330) 375-3000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AKRON FULTON INTL AP, OH US, located 4.2 miles from Akron city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.7° | 21.0° | 28.8° | 1.83" | — |
| February | 39.6° | 22.4° | 31.0° | 1.45" | — |
| March | 49.1° | 29.6° | 39.4° | 2.48" | — |
| April | 62.4° | 39.8° | 51.1° | 2.83" | — |
| May | 72.9° | 50.5° | 61.7° | 3.56" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 59.7° | 70.4° | 3.67" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 64.0° | 74.5° | 3.65" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 62.3° | 73.0° | 3.00" | — |
| September | 76.9° | 54.9° | 65.9° | 3.18" | — |
| October | 64.5° | 44.3° | 54.4° | 2.53" | — |
| November | 51.7° | 34.5° | 43.1° | 2.32" | — |
| December | 41.0° | 26.8° | 33.9° | 2.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Akron city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Portage Lakes CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Tallmadge city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Sawyerwood CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Munroe Falls city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Fairlawn city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3915301000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.