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Akron, OH

Founded 1825Summit CountyElev. 306 m
Population
189,526
Median home
$111,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
78
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Akron

Akron is a city in Ohio with about 189,526 residents. Akron was founded in 1825 and sits in Summit County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $48,544. Homes carry a median value of $111,200, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
189,526
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$48,544
Per-capita income
$29,763
Poverty rate
22.9%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
8%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White54.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black29.1%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.8%
Sales & office21.5%
Service20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving19.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$111,200
Median gross rent
$930/mo
Owner-occupied
50.8%
Median year built
1954
Households
83,854
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Akron has 78 public schools — 42 elementary, 12 middle, 17 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 20 schools
Reading32%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Akron Alternative AcademyHighGrades 10–12
Akron Career Tech High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Akron Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Akron STEM High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Buchtel Community Learning CenterHighGrades 6–12
Cascade Career Prep High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Coventry High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Community Learning CenterHighGrades 7–12
Ellet Community Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Firestone Community Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Garfield Community Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Manchester High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Springfield Junior/Senior High SchoolHighGrades 7–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime108% above national
Akron801
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% above national
Akron3,081
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Akron Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Akron.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Summit County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Akron is in Summit County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Akron was founded in 1825 and sits in Summit County. Elevation ~306 m.

Map of Akron
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Historic places

49 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Smith, Dr. Robert, HouseAkron Post Office and Federal BuildingAkron Public LibraryMerriman, Wells E., HouseYoung Woman's Christian AssociationGayer, Jacob M., HouseCarkhuff, Stacy G., HouseGrace Reformed Church
Notable people from Akron
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Akron, OH (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Akron, Ohio.

Mark Allen Lewis, 39
Akron · Onslow County · 44319
Ryan Delaine Mitchell, 49
Akron · 44304
AKA Rian Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell
Ryan Danzel Adams, 34
Akron · 44313
AKA Ryan Danzel Adams, Ryan Denzel Adams
Ryan Edwin Davis, 37
Akron · Summit County · 44311
AKA Ryan Edwin Davis, Ryan E Davis
Angel Rivera, 42
Akron · Summit County · 44306
AKA Angel K Rivera, Angel Rivera
Luis Antonio Martinez, 41
Akron · 44314
AKA Luis Antonio Martinez, Luis Antonio Martines
Eddie M Green, 58
Akron · Craven County · 44301
AKA Eddie Marion Green, Eddie Marion I Green
Kenneth Orie Greenleaf, 75
Akron · 44301
AKA Kenneth Orie Greenleaf, Kenneth O Greenleaf
Kenneth Loren Moore, 70
Akron · 44310
Kenneth Lee Johnson, 61
Akron · 44310
Kenneth Glen Smith, 77
Akron · 44320
AKA Kenneth G Smith, Kenneth Smith
Paula Annette Greene, 62
Akron · 44304
AKA Paula A Greene, Paula Greene
Paul Douglas Allen, 68
Akron · 44301
AKA Paul Douglas Allen, Paul Allen
Anthony Johnson, 66
Akron · 44311
AKA Andrew Johnson, Andrew L Johnson
Joshua Levi Campbell, 44
Akron · Summit County · 44301
AKA Joshua L Campbell, Josh Campbell
Joshua Green, 39
Akron · 44304
AKA Joshua Hamilton, Joshua D Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Akron — frequently asked

What is the population of Akron, Ohio?
Akron has a population of about 189,526, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Akron?
The median home value in Akron is $111,200, and the median gross rent is $930/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Akron safe? What is the crime rate?
Akron Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 801 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Akron face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Summit County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Akron?
Akron has 78 public schools (42 elementary, 12 middle, 17 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Akron?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Akron. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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