Akron
A city in Summit County, Ohio — population 195,994 as of 2020.
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August 27SOTD 8/27/26: Freedom of Choice by DEVO
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 27, 2026 is “Freedom of Choice” by DEVO. Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973, DEVO emerged as one of the defining bands of the new wave movement. Built around two sets of brothers—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh alongside Gerald and Bob Casale—and drummer…
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Akron by the numbers
Population
195,994Population figure, 2020
Households & income
- Area
- 61.93 sq mi (160.41 km²), 0.34 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.9
- Households
- 84,734
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $48,076
- Median house value
- $122,000
Municipal office
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 166 S HIGH ST, AKRON, OH 44308
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