Summit County Summary

Life in Summit County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Summit County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Summit County:

  • The population in Summit County is 538,087.

  • The median home value in Summit County is $219,245.

  • The median income in Summit County is $71,016.

  • The median rent in Summit County is $998.

  • The unemployment rate in Summit County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Summit County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Summit County is 66.5° and there are 97.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Summit County

List Of Cities & Towns in Summit County

Akron, OH Population 189,526

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Population 50,864

Stow, OH Population 34,317

Green, OH Population 27,381

Barberton, OH Population 24,977

Hudson, OH Population 23,007

Twinsburg, OH Population 19,346

Tallmadge, OH Population 18,394

New Franklin, OH Population 13,830

Macedonia, OH Population 12,142

Norton, OH Population 11,576

Fairlawn, OH Population 7,689

Portage Lakes, OH Population 6,199

Montrose-Ghent, OH Population 5,946

Reminderville, OH Population 5,370

Munroe Falls, OH Population 5,019

Mogadore, OH Population 3,737

Richfield, OH Population 3,711

Northfield, OH Population 3,525

Lakemore, OH Population 2,917

Silver Lake, OH Population 2,514

Sawyerwood, OH Population 1,437

Boston Heights, OH Population 1,436

Clinton, OH Population 1,111

Twinsburg Heights, OH Population 1,082

Pigeon Creek, OH Population 966

Peninsula, OH Population 601

Map Of Summit County

Summit County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Summit County is 66.5°.

  • There are 78.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.8 inches of rain each year with 13.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:07 hours of sun each day in Summit County.

StatSummit County
Mean High66.5
Nice Days78.74
Rainfall97.8
Snowfall13.0
Sunny Hours4:07
66.5°
Average High
97.8
Inches of Rain

Summit County Photos

Akronohiosky
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Akronpanorama
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Nolan N
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Lockthreepark
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Stan Hywett Front
Source: Public Domain
Akronartmuseumnight
Source: Public Domain

Summit County Demographics

Population over time in Summit County

The current population in Summit County is 538,087. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 540,567 -0.0%
2022 540,810 -0.1%
2021 541,334 -

Gender in Summit County

  • Summit County is 51.3% female with 275,959 female residents.

  • Summit County is 48.7% male with 262,128 male residents.

Female
51.3% (275,959)
Male
48.7% (262,128)
Gender Summit County OH USA
Female 51.3% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 48.7% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Summit County

Summit County is:

  • 74.2% White with 399,092 White residents.

  • 13.8% African American with 74,467 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 306 American Indian residents.

  • 4.0% Asian with 21,725 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 59 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 2,200 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 26,354 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 13,884 Hispanic residents.

White
74.2% (399,092)
African American
13.8% (74,467)
American Indian
0.1% (306)
Asian
4.0% (21,725)
Hawaiian
0.0% (59)
Other
0.4% (2,200)
Two Or More
4.9% (26,354)
Hispanic
2.6% (13,884)

Table: Summit County By Race

Race Summit County OH USA
White 74.2% 76.5% 58.2%
African American 13.8% 12.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 4.0% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.9% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.6% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Summit County, Ohio

  • 5.1% of households in Summit County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Summit County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Summit County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Summit County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Summit County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Summit County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Summit County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Summit County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Summit County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Summit County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (27,243)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (22,039)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (40,739)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (42,174)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (62,738)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (89,776)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (68,817)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (89,208)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (45,721)
$200,000 or more
9.2% (49,627)
Income Summit County OH USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 4.1% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 8.5% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Summit County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Summit County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Summit County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Summit County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Summit County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Summit County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Summit County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Summit County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Summit County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Summit County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (21,523)
9-12th Grade
5% (26,904)
High School / GED
28% (156,045)
Some College
20% (107,617)
Associate's Degree
8% (43,046)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (118,379)
Master's Degree
9% (48,427)
Professional Degree
2% (10,761)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,380)
Education Summit County OH USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 32% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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