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 539,361.

  • The median home value in Summit County is $197,203.

  • The median income in Summit County is $68,360.

  • The median rent in Summit County is $956.

  • The unemployment rate in Summit County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Summit County is 12.4%.

  • 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 190,273

Cuyahoga Falls, OH Population 50,916

Stow, OH Population 34,459

Green, OH Population 27,333

Barberton, OH Population 25,167

Hudson, OH Population 23,005

Twinsburg, OH Population 19,291

Tallmadge, OH Population 18,411

New Franklin, OH Population 13,874

Macedonia, OH Population 12,126

Norton, OH Population 11,643

Fairlawn, OH Population 7,697

Portage Lakes, OH Population 6,427

Montrose-Ghent, OH Population 5,854

Reminderville, OH Population 5,305

Munroe Falls, OH Population 5,034

Mogadore, OH Population 3,838

Richfield, OH Population 3,719

Northfield, OH Population 3,546

Lakemore, OH Population 2,935

Silver Lake, OH Population 2,621

Sawyerwood, OH Population 1,381

Boston Heights, OH Population 1,242

Clinton, OH Population 1,171

Twinsburg Heights, OH Population 960

Pigeon Creek, OH Population 811

Peninsula, OH Population 633

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 539,361. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 540,567 -0.0%
2021 540,810 -0.1%
2020 541,334 -

Gender in Summit County

  • Summit County is 51.2% female with 276,061 female residents.

  • Summit County is 48.8% male with 263,300 male residents.

Female
51.2% (276,061)
Male
48.8% (263,300)
Gender Summit County OH USA
Female 51.2% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Summit County

Summit County is:

  • 74.9% White with 403,992 White residents.

  • 13.9% African American with 74,727 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 374 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 21,146 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,843 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 24,080 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 13,165 Hispanic residents.

White
74.9% (403,992)
African American
13.9% (74,727)
American Indian
0.1% (374)
Asian
3.9% (21,146)
Hawaiian
0.0% (34)
Other
0.3% (1,843)
Two Or More
4.5% (24,080)
Hispanic
2.4% (13,165)

Table: Summit County By Race

Race Summit County OH USA
White 74.9% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 13.9% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.9% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Summit County, Ohio

  • 4.9% of households in Summit County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Summit County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Summit County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Summit County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Summit County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Summit County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Summit County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Summit County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Summit County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Summit County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (26,636)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (24,092)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (43,420)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (43,146)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (63,588)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (91,976)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (73,222)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (85,744)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9% (42,745)
$200,000 or more
8.3% (44,786)
Income Summit County OH USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.3% 7.6% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% 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.

  • 21.0% 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
3% (16,180)
9-12th Grade
5% (26,968)
High School / GED
28% (156,414)
Some College
21% (113,265)
Associate's Degree
8% (43,148)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (118,659)
Master's Degree
9% (48,542)
Professional Degree
2% (10,787)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,393)
Education Summit County OH USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 32% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
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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