Akron is a relatively large city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 188,509 people and 70 associated neighborhoods, Akron is the fifth largest community in Ohio.

A relatively large number of people in Akron telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.65% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

The population of Akron overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Akron, 22.60% have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Akron in 2018 was $28,390, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $113,560 for a family of four. However, Akron contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Akron is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Akron home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Akron residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Akron include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Akron is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.