Circle K, Akron, OH
Closed1842 Newton Street, Akron, OH 44305
Area Description
Akron, founded in 1825 is the county seat of Summit County, Ohio. Once known as the Rubber Capital of the World because of its tire production and headquarters of Goodyear, Akron is now known as a world-renowned center of polymer development and research. As of 2018, Akron had a population of 198,750 with an average household income of $51,799. The demographic ethnic composition of Akron is 2.7% Hispanic, 59.1% White, 32.4% African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native. Located just less than 40 miles south of Cleveland, Akron is home to the Summa Health System which employs nearly 6,000 employees and Goodyear which employs around 3,000 employees. Akron features serval sports teams including the Akron Rubber Ducks and many other attractions for its residents including the Akron Museum of Art and Akron Zoo. Akron is home of the National Inventor's Hall of Fame and Inventure Place and continues to develop its diverse set of businesses.