About Akron
Akron is located in Summit county Ohio with a geographic area of 61.9 square miles. The total population in Akron is 197,375 with 47.6% male and 52.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.2% of the population and over age 65 is 15.1% of the population. The median household income is $40,281, per capita income is $24,958. There are a total of 85,170 housing units with 50.4% owner occupied. Education includes 30.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 22.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Akron in the summer is 72 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.