Akron, Ohio Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you want to know the Population & Steets of Akron City, Ohio, you can find the information here. The city is centered on the University of Akron, which is why it has a large Nepali population. The city has about 5,000 residents of Nepali descent. Most of these people are centered in the North Hill neighborhood, which is home to ethnic grocery stores and restaurants. The city has been welcoming new residents and has even improved the downtown and Main Street. A recreational trail along the Ohio and Erie Canal has also been added.

The name of the city comes from the ancient Greek akron, which means "summit" or "high point." The city grew with the rubber industry and was named the Rubber Capital of the World. The town adapted to match manufacturing by using clay pipes. It is home to the National Marble Tournament, hosted by the Professional Bowlers Association. The Women's Professional Mud Wrestling League is also based in Akron.

Other notable people from the city include Stephen Curry and LeBron James, two of the most popular basketball players of our time. These two players were born in Akron, and the city was home to two teams in the National Basketball League before the city was incorporated into the NBA. In fact, Akron has had more basketball stars than any other city in Ohio. Some of these stars are Akron natives, such as The Black Keys' Vaughn Monroe and the legendary Gorilla Jones. In addition, Ara Parseghian, a former coach at Notre Dame and Northwestern University, and Butch Reynolds, a world record holder in the 400-meter dash.