Akron

The City in Brief

Founded: 1825 (incorporated 1836)

Head Official: Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic (D) (since 1987)

City Population

1980: 237,177

1990: 223,019

2000: 217,074

2003 estimate: 212,215

Percent change, 1990–2000: -2.7%

U.S. rank in 1990: 71st (State rank: 5th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 82nd (State rank: 5th)

Metropolitan Area Population (Cleveland–Akron CMSA)

1980: 2,938,277

1990: 2,859,644

2000: 2,945,831

Percent change, 1990–2000: 3.0%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 16th

Area: 62.41 square miles

Elevation: 1,050 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 49.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 35 inches of rain; 48 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: research and development, manufacturing, healthcare, education

Unemployment Rate: 7.1% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $17,596 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Akron

Daily Newspapers: The Akron Beacon Journal