Akron, Ohio Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Akron is a city located in Summit County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 217,074. It is currently the largest city in Summit County, Ohio, but the county has a total population of about 550,000, mostly urban. Akron is the county seat 6.Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron in 1935.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame museum is in Akron.
Akron is the location of the annual All-American Soap Box Derby.
Akron is home to The University of Akron.
Akron is also home to Firestone Country Club, at which the PGA TOUR's WGC-NEC Invitational is annually contested.
Akron is the hometown of the rock group Devo.
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Akron is located at 41°4'23" North, 81°31'4" West (41.073155, -81.517900)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 161.6 km² (62.4 mi²). 160.8 km² (62.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.
There are 90,116 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% are married couples living together, 17.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% are non-families. 33.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,835, and the median income for a family is $39,381. Males have a median income of $31,898 versus $24,121 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,596. 17.5% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.7% are under the age of 18 and 9.7% are 65 or older.
The July 1, 2003 Census Bureau estimate for Akron puts the population at 212,215.
Akron's claim to fame, however, is its rubber industry which centered here toward the beginning of the twentieth century. Two companies were dominant: Goodyear and Firestone. Because the rubber industry is still a major employer in the region, Akron has suffered less than other cities of similar size which have gone through "rust belt" decline, such as neighboring Youngstown.
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Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 217,074 people, 90,116 households, and 53,709 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,350.3/km² (3,497.3/mi²). There are 97,315 housing units at an average density of 605.3/km² (1,567.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.22% White, 28.48% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.History
Much of Akron's early growth was because of its location at the "summit" of the Ohio & Erie Canal; (thus the name "Summit County") which at one time wended its way between Lake Erie and the Ohio River.Law and Government
Famous People Born Here